Lebanon’s military starts ‘pilot zone’ takeover in south
The Lebanese military is initiating a pilot security takeover in three southern villages as part of a US-mediated framework agreement with Israel. The plan aims to facilitate an Israeli military withdrawal and the disarmament of Hezbollah in these specific zones.
Why it matters
This pilot program represents a critical test for the stability of the Israel-Lebanon border and the effectiveness of US-led diplomatic efforts in the region.
Three villages will trial the implementation of the trilateral framework agreement between Israel, Lebanon and the US.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info A Lebanese army soldier stands at a checkpoint in Froun, southern Lebanon [File: Mohammed Zaatari/AP] By Al Jazeera Staff and AFP Published On 20 Jul 2026 20 Jul 2026 The Lebanese army is set to take charge of security in three “pilot zone” villages in southern Lebanon, according to the United States.
The villages of Froun, Srifa and Zawtar al-Gharbiya were named by the US State Department on Monday as the first areas that will trial the implementation of the US-mediated framework agreement.
Under the plan, the Israeli military is set to perform a phased retreat from the locations it occupies in southern Lebanon. The Lebanese military will then take over security arrangements and oversee the disarmament of the armed Hezbollah group.
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