IDF Repositions Forces as Lebanese Army Takes Control of Additional Southern Areas

First reported by Ynet · 1 day ago

What happened

The IDF is redeploying forces in southern Lebanon to allow the Lebanese Army to take control of additional areas as part of a pilot program monitored by the U.S. The move aims to test Lebanese sovereignty and disarm Hezbollah, with Israel maintaining security oversight and readiness to respond to violations.

• 01IDF redeploys troops in southern Lebanon to enable Lebanese Army control in pilot zones.
• 02Lebanese Army enters three areas in Ali Taher ridge and Beqaa Nabatiyeh as part of sovereignty test.
• 03Hezbollah tunnel threats persist; IDF awaits approval to destroy tunnels after completing scans.
• 04U.S. supervises pilot program aiming to disarm Hezbollah of illegal weapons.
• 05Israel retains presence in security zone to protect northern communities and maintain freedom of action.
• 06Lebanese Army assumes responsibility for Farran and Sarifa villages; further area transfers under evaluation.

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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago

IDF Repositions Forces as Lebanese Army Takes Control of Additional Southern Areas

SrugimRight · Hebrew6 hours ago

Lebanese Army Deploys in Southern Lebanon Following Initial Israeli Withdrawal

Now 14Right · Hebrew7 hours ago

Lebanese Army Deploys in South Lebanon Village Following Israeli Withdrawal

Channel 13Center · Hebrew8 hours ago

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

SrugimRight · Hebrew19 hours ago

IDF Begins Pilot Withdrawal in South Lebanon to Transfer Control to Lebanese Army

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew19 hours ago

IDF Launches Pilot Program to Test Lebanese Army Sovereignty in Southern Villages

YnetCenter · Hebrew20 hours ago

Israel Begins Pilot Transfer of South Lebanon Areas to Lebanese Army Amid Hezbollah Tensions

SrugimRight · Hebrew22 hours ago

Lebanese Army Confirms Awaiting Immediate Israeli Withdrawal from Southern Villages

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 day ago

Israel Begins Withdrawal From Pilot Areas in Southern Lebanon Under US-Backed Agreement

Channel 13Center · Hebrew1 day ago

US Launches Pilot for IDF Withdrawal from Three South Lebanon Villages Following Israel-Lebanon Talks

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Israel Withdraws From Three Lebanese Villages as Lebanese Army Takes Security Role

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