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"Israeli forces hoisted the flag atop a tower situated on a hill between the coastal towns of Naqoura and Bayyada, within the district of Tyre, on Saturday. Footage shows Israeli colours raised in an area under its control in southern Lebanon. A convoy of vehicles belonging to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) can also be seen, whilst Israeli forces navigate the area. The provocation marks the second time Israeli forces have planted their national flag in Lebanon, having previously done so during the conflict in 2024. On April 15, US President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, and on April 23, confirmed its extension for three weeks, following direct talks hosted by Washington between Lebanese and Israeli officials. The Israeli army has imposed a so-called 'Yellow Line' in southern Lebanon, in a move aimed at preventing residents from returning to areas under its control. Israeli forces have called on residents of around 80 towns in the south not to return to their homes, stating that it is maintaining its presence in those areas, justifying this by claiming to be countering what it described as 'terrorist activities'. The Lebanese Ministry of Health noted that the death toll from Israeli military operations since March 2 until May 1 has so far reached 2,618, with 8,094 injured. Israel indicates that it intends to establish a 'security zone' within Lebanese territory, stretching from the border to the Litani River, which equates to around 10 percent of Lebanon's area."
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