Lebanese Army Deploys to Southern Pilot Zones Under US-Backed Security Framework
The Lebanese army commenced assuming security responsibilities in three southern villages on Monday as part of a US-backed pilot initiative. This deployment, confirmed by the State Department, took place in Froun, Srifa, and Zawtar al-Gharbiya. The operation signifies the initial implementation of a broader framework. This framework aims to facilitate a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon and the disarmament of Hezbollah.
The Lebanese army began deploying to three southern villages on Monday, assuming security responsibilities under a pilot initiative supported by the United States. The villages involved in this operation are Froun, Srifa, and Zawtar al-Gharbiya.
This deployment represents the first practical application of a security framework. The framework's stated objectives include enabling a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon and the disarmament of Hezbollah.
According to France 24, these developments were confirmed by the State Department.
