Lebanon Army Begins Taking over Southern 'Pilot Zones'

The Lebanese army has initiated its role in securing three southern villages, Froun, Srifa, and Zawtar al-Gharbiya, marking a critical first step in implementing a deal for Israeli withdrawal and the disarmament of Hezbollah. This deployment is the initial on-the-ground test of the Trilateral Framework agreement, brokered with the auspices of the Military Coordination Group for Lebanon.

The United States confirmed that operations commenced in these designated "pilot zones." The agreement aims to establish a secure border region, with the Lebanese security forces taking over responsibility from Israeli troops and managing the presence of Hezbollah.

This development is closely watched as it represents a tangible move towards de-escalation and the establishment of a stable security situation in southern Lebanon, a region that has seen significant conflict and tension.

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operations had started in "pilot zones" in Froun, Srifa and Zawtar al-Gharbiya "in accordance with the Trilateral Framework and under the auspices of the Military Coordination Group for Lebanon."