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U.S. backs pilot-zone plan in Lebanon ahead of CENTCOM chief’s Israel visit
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50% centerFirst reported by Ynet · 1 day ago
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed support for a proposed pilot-zones plan in southern Lebanon. The announcement came ahead of CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper’s expected Thursday visit to Israel for meetings on Iran, Lebanon, and security coordination. Rubio said the Lebanese army should gradually secure designated areas and replace Hezbollah’s presence.
- 01Marco Rubio publicly confirmed a pilot-zones plan for southern Lebanon.
- 02Adm. Brad Cooper is expected in Israel on Thursday.
- 03Cooper will meet Eyal Zamir and Israel Katz.
- 04The plan would give the Lebanese army control of designated areas.
- 05Rubio said Israel would reduce its presence as Lebanese forces expand control.
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