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Source: https://www.jns.org/analysis-why-the-idf-is-remaining-in-five-key-posts-in-southern-lebanon/
Why the IDF Is Remaining in Five Key Posts in Southern Lebanon
(JNS) Yaakov Lappin - The IDF announced on Monday that it will maintain a presence in five key strategic locations in southern Lebanon. These positions, close to the Israeli border, are deemed essential for ensuring the security of northern Israeli communities until the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) is fully able to assume control over southern Lebanon. The five locations are the Hasullam mountain range overlooking Shlomi in northern Israel, the Hashaked mountain range overlooking Avivim and Malkiya, the Hatzivoni mountain range overlooking Margaliot, Jabal Blat mountain, overlooking Zarit, Nurit and Shtula; and Hamamis hill, overlooking Har Dov, Metula and surrounding communities. These locations provide vantage points that allow Israeli forces to monitor and prevent Hizbullah attacks or new attempts to entrench near the Israeli border, said IDF spokesman Lt.- Col. Nadav Shoshani.