Lebanese Army withdrawal sparks concern in Rmaych, Ain Ebel and Debl: The details

Report by Nada Andraos, English adaptation by Mariella Succar

Residents gathered in the center of the town and in front of the local police station to protest the withdrawal of Lebanese security forces from their area, warning that the move would leave them facing serious security risks.

The situation has raised alarm among residents of Rmaych, Ain Ebel, and Debl, who say they fear both displacement and insecurity if the Lebanese Army and security forces fully withdraw from the area.

Residents said they had previously asked displaced people to leave their towns to avoid giving Israel a pretext to enter or occupy the villages. They also noted that their communities had already suffered casualties during the war and now find themselves facing renewed danger following requests for Lebanese Army and security forces to withdraw completely from the area.

Residents of the three towns said they do not want to leave their land and do not want the state to abandon them, especially after the price they say they have paid over decades. They are calling on authorities to reverse the decision to withdraw security forces.

They stressed that the presence of the Lebanese Army and security forces has been essential in escorting supply convoys and fuel deliveries and ensuring they could reach the towns.

According to residents, about 11,000 people remain determined to stay in their homes, insisting only that the state not leave them to an uncertain and dangerous fate.