US team in Beirut to discuss Israeli withdrawal

A U.S. military delegation arrived in Beirut to discuss the implementation of Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon, according to a Lebanese military official. The visit aims to finalize the mechanisms for Israel's gradual pullout from designated "pilot zones" to allow the Lebanese army to deploy.

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The American military delegation arrived and began meetings with the Lebanese army command to discuss the mechanisms for implementing the first pilot zone from which the Israelis will withdraw, allowing the Lebanese army to deploy.

The framework agreement, reached June 26, outlines Israel's withdrawal from areas where it has been fighting Hezbollah. The Lebanese army will assume full control of these pilot zones. The U.S. ambassador had previously informed Lebanese President Joseph Aoun that the delegation would "determine the mechanism" for the deal's execution.

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This is the main objective the American military delegation is bringing to Lebanon… it is the translation and implementation of the framework agreement.

Meanwhile, U.S. Democratic lawmaker Ro Khanna reported being detained by armed Israeli settlers during a visit to the occupied West Bank. The war, which began in early March, has displaced over a million people in Lebanon, though many have since returned. Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon on Saturday, despite a truce. Future talks between Lebanon and Israel are scheduled for next week in Rome.

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The first pilot zone will launch in a matter of days, and further pilot zones are being mapped out and planned.