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Lebanese Army Begins Entering Areas as IDF Starts Partial Withdrawal from South Lebanon

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Lebanese Army Begins Entering Areas as IDF Starts Partial Withdrawal from South Lebanon
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First reported by Ynet · 18 hours ago

What happened

Following US-led talks, the Lebanese army has begun entering areas vacated by the IDF in southern Lebanon as part of a pilot withdrawal program. The initiative aims to disarm Hezbollah and reposition forces under close US supervision, with Israel maintaining readiness to respond to violations. The move follows a framework agreement signed in June and ongoing coordination among Israel, Lebanon, and the US.

  • 01Lebanese army starts entering areas vacated by IDF in southern Lebanon pilot withdrawal.
  • 02US-led talks in Rome led to the pilot program in three southern Lebanese villages.
  • 03IDF coordinates with US and Lebanese forces, ready to act against violations.
  • 04Pilot aims to disarm Hezbollah and test Lebanese army sovereignty in the south.
  • 05Netanyahu links peace to Hezbollah disarmament and criticizes Hamas' stance.
  • 06IDF Chief says Lebanese army must fulfill obligations; IDF remains prepared for rapid response.

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Full coverage · 5 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Channel 13Center · Hebrew25 minutes ago
Lebanese Army Begins Entering Areas as IDF Starts Partial Withdrawal from South Lebanon
SrugimRight · Hebrew11 hours ago
IDF Begins Pilot Withdrawal in South Lebanon to Transfer Control to Lebanese Army
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew12 hours ago
IDF Launches Pilot Program to Test Lebanese Army Sovereignty in Southern Villages
YnetCenter · Hebrew13 hours ago
Israel Begins Pilot Transfer of South Lebanon Areas to Lebanese Army Amid Hezbollah Tensions
SrugimRight · Hebrew14 hours ago
Lebanese Army Confirms Awaiting Immediate Israeli Withdrawal from Southern Villages
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew18 hours ago
Israel Begins Withdrawal From Pilot Areas in Southern Lebanon Under US-Backed Agreement
Channel 13Center · Hebrew18 hours ago
US Launches Pilot for IDF Withdrawal from Three South Lebanon Villages Following Israel-Lebanon Talks
YnetCenter · Hebrew18 hours ago
Israel Withdraws From Three Lebanese Villages as Lebanese Army Takes Security Role

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