Israeli forces and the Lebanese army held their first direct meeting in the town of al-Mansouri in southern Lebanon, according to reports. The encounter marks a significant contact between the two militaries on the ground in southern Lebanon.
Israeli forces and the Lebanese army met face-to-face in the town of al-Mansouri in southern Lebanon, a source familiar with the matter reported. The meeting is the first known direct contact between the two militaries in the area, which has been the scene of recurring Israeli airstrikes and ground operations in recent weeks.
The meeting comes amid a broader effort to stabilize southern Lebanon following the withdrawal of Hezbollah forces from the area. The Zioneer has previously reported on the Lebanese army's deployment and joint planning with a US military delegation to establish a test area for security arrangements.
Details of the meeting, including its agenda and outcomes, were not immediately available. The encounter was described as face-to-face, suggesting a deliberate coordination effort between the IDF and the Lebanese Armed Forces, which have largely operated separately in the region.
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