07.03.2025 13:50
Hundreds of Ultra-Orthodox Jews crossed the border into Lebanon under the protection and coordination of the Israeli army, citing a visit to graves as the reason. A report in the Israeli press stated that this was the first time a coordinated trip had been organized with the army.
According to a report by Israel Hayom newspaper, Ultra-Orthodox Hasidic Jews crossed into Lebanon under the supervision of the Israeli army to visit the grave of Rabbi Rav Ashi, who is believed to have lived in the 4th century, located in Lebanese territory.
FOR THE FIRST TIME, A COORDINATED TRIP WITH THE ARMY WAS ORGANIZED
The visit to the grave and the ceremony of the Hasidics were coordinated by the Israeli army, and soldiers accompanied the visit. The report noted that previously, Ultra-Orthodox Jews had crossed into Lebanon illegally to visit the grave, but for the first time, a trip was organized in coordination with the army.
THEY WERE SENT BACK TO THEIR COUNTRY
Two weeks ago, the Israeli army captured 20 Israeli Hasidic Jews who illegally crossed the border into Lebanon and sent them back to the country, some of whom were arrested.
In another incident last month, dozens of ultra-Orthodox Jews crossed the Lebanese border to reach the grave. It was claimed that Hasidic Jews were in talks with the Israeli army to organize regular trips to this area, but the Israeli army refrained from confirming these claims.
ISRAEL'S CONTINUING OCCUPATION IN LEBANON
A ceasefire was reached between Lebanon and Israel on November 27, 2024. Under the ceasefire, the Israeli army was supposed to withdraw from the points it occupied in southern Lebanon within 60 days. However, Israel extended the occupation period until February 18, claiming that the Lebanese army had not fully taken control in the south of the country. On February 18, Lebanese soldiers were deployed in 11 areas from which the Israeli army withdrew, while Israel announced that the occupation would continue at 5 points along the border.