The Israeli army withdrew several brigades from southern Lebanon amid expectations of a possible ceasefire soon, according to Israeli media on Tuesday, Anadolu Agency reports.

The brigades were withdrawn for refresher training based on an assessment of officials participating in ceasefire negotiations that a deal could be reached within a week and a half to two weeks, the Israeli daily, Yedioth Ahronoth, reported.

The newspaper did not specify the number of brigades that had been withdrawn from southern Lebanon.

“Ground operations are expected to continue for a few more weeks, while the Israeli army awaits a decision from the political leadership,” it said.

The daily reported progress regarding a supplementary document to the ceasefire agreement.

“This document would guarantee Israel freedom of military action in southern Lebanon should the ceasefire mechanism fail,” it claimed.

There was no immediate comment from Hezbollah on the report.

Poster Comment:

The Israeli Army is not willing to fight with a well armed opponent due to cowardice.