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The Israeli army set up checkpoints between the so-called “yellow zone” and the border area in southern Lebanon, as it continues its military presence inside Lebanese territory, Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) reported Wednesday, Anadolu reports. The “Yellow Line” is an unofficial line extending roughly 8 kilometers (5 miles) into Lebanese territory from the border, imposed by Israel during its latest offensive on Lebanon. The Israeli army established checkpoints between the yellow zone, the border area and the area south of the Litani River, the report said, without providing details on their nature, number or locations. Israeli forces also razed roads, including the road linking the Hamoul area to Naqoura and Aita al-Shaab, and cut down trees on both sides, it […]