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Israel Plans Gradual Withdrawal From South Lebanon Pilot Zones Within Days

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First reported by Ynet · 1 hour ago

What happened

Negotiations in Rome have led to plans for Israel to begin a gradual withdrawal from pilot zones in southern Lebanon within days, with UN forces likely overseeing verification. Civilians will return to their villages, and further security responsibilities will be handled by the Lebanese army. A follow-up military meeting under U.S. mediation is planned to finalize implementation details.

01Israel will start withdrawing from southern Lebanon pilot zones within days, no later than a week.
02Return of civilians to villages is mandatory for Israel; Lebanese army will assume further responsibilities.
03Verification of Lebanese army deployment will be managed by a third party, likely UN forces.
04No house searches will be conducted; verification ensures areas are free of weapons per Lebanese law.
05A follow-up military meeting between Lebanon and Israel under U.S. mediation is scheduled.
06Discussions in Rome focused on practical implementation and timelines for the pilot zones.

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