The Lebanese Army commenced deployments on Tuesday in a southern region designated as one of three “pilot zones” established under an agreement with Israel concerning the disarmament of Hezbollah. This announcement was made during a visit by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to Washington, where he reportedly mediated the arrangement with Israel, according to Telegrafi. The context for these developments involves Israel’s previous occupation of Lebanon during its conflict with Iran-backed militants, Hezbollah.
Despite a ceasefire agreement being in place, Israeli forces have maintained control over certain areas within Lebanon. Currently, Israeli forces reportedly control only the periphery of one of the designated pilot zones, while the status of occupation in the remaining zones has not been fully addressed. In contrast, the Lebanese Army is already present within the other two pilot zones.
The deployment signifies the beginning of military movement into the specified southern area. The establishment of these pilot zones is part of a broader framework intended to facilitate the disarmament process in the region, following the mediation efforts involving the Lebanese President and Israel.
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