Lebanese Armed Forces

The United Nations' peacekeeping force in Lebanon expressed concern on Thursday at the "continuing" damage done by Israeli forces in the country's south despite a ceasefire in the war with Hezbollah.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is visiting Lebanon on Friday, marking a significant political gesture as the first European Union leader to travel to Beirut since the ceasefire agreement in the region. 

The visit underscores Greece's commitment to fostering stability and security in the Middle East, according to government sources.

Hours after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire to end the war between Israel and Hezbollah went into effect, Lebanon woke up to the sound of celebratory gunfire instead of Israeli airstrikes and drones buzzing overhead.

The Lebanese army accused Israel on Nov. 28 of repeatedly violating the ceasefire agreement between the two sides.

The ceasefire came into force on Nov. 27, ending over 14 months of fighting between the Israeli army and Hezbollah group.

Lebanon's parliament will meet on Jan. 9 to elect a new president to end more than two years without a head of state, as the country's military deployed troops and tanks across the south yesterday under the ceasefire.

Hezbollah issued its first statement Wednesday after a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel took effect, affirming its readiness to confront any future Israeli aggressions.

"Our forces will remain fully ready to address the Israeli enemy's ambitions and aggressions," the statement read 17 hours after the deal took effect.

The Israeli army said Wednesday that it detained four people for allegedly approaching its forces in southern Lebanon.

A military statement said the four were questioned on the field, in reference that they had not yet been transferred to Israel.

The Lebanese army on Wednesday said it is preparing to deploy to the south of the country after a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah entered into effect.

In a statement, the army said based on a request from the government, it will deploy to southern Lebanon in coordination with the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and in implementation of the UN resolution 1701.

Another ship that aims to have solidarity with the Lebanese people set off to go to Beirut on April 1 after being sent off from Taşucu Port with ceremonies held in the southern province of Mersin.

Another ship that aims to have solidarity with the Lebanese people set off to go to Beirut on April 1 after being sent off from Taşucu Port with ceremonies held in the southern province of Mersin.