BEIRUT, June 4 (Xinhua) -- Lebanese security sources and eyewitnesses said on Thursday that the Israeli army has begun a gradual withdrawal from the town of Dibbine in eastern South Lebanon.
The sources told Xinhua that several Merkava tanks and armored personnel carriers were seen moving from the eastern outskirts of Dibbine toward the neighboring town of Khiam, while a number of drones continued to fly overhead.
Israeli forces entered Dibbine about a week ago and, during their presence, carried out demolitions and bulldozing operations that destroyed dozens of homes, according to the sources.
No official statement has yet been issued by the Israeli military regarding the reported withdrawal. ■
