IDF withdraws from Rachaf in southern Lebanon

The Israel Defense Forces have withdrawn from the town of Rachaf in southern Lebanon's Bint Jbeil district.

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Location

Rachaf, Bint Jbeil district, southern Lebanon

Updated

Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 19:42 UTC

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The Israel Defense Forces have withdrawn from the town of Rachaf in southern Lebanon's Bint Jbeil district. Lebanese media reported the pullback, which marks a shift in the IDF's local presence. The move comes amid ongoing tensions and military operations along the Israel-Lebanon border.

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e/eineurope · topic · T-01703cycle Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 19:42 UTC · first reported 19 Apr