In the coming days, the IDF is expected to transfer responsibility for two areas in southern Lebanon to the Lebanese Armed Forces, as part of implementing the agreement between the two countries, according to Israeli media. Israel has demanded that the Lebanese army deploy immediately in the transferred areas to prevent Hezbollah's return. Israel also clarified it will continue to operate against any security threat that emerges in the area.
The IDF is expected in the coming days to transfer responsibility for two areas in southern Lebanon to the Lebanese Armed Forces, as part of the implementation of the Israel-Lebanon agreement, according to a report by Yedioth Ahronoth. The areas are not named in the report.
Israeli officials have demanded that the Lebanese military deploy immediately in the transferred territories to prevent Hezbollah from re-establishing a presence there. Israel also stated that it reserves the right to act against any security threat that develops in the area.
The move follows months of reported discussions between Israel and Lebanon, mediated by the US, regarding a pilot program for the handover of territory in southern Lebanon to Lebanese forces. As The Zioneer reported on June 24, the US plan involves US training and approval of Lebanese forces taking over areas vacated by the IDF. The handover of two areas appears to be the implementation stage of that framework.
No timeline beyond "in the coming days" was provided, and it remains unclear which specific areas are included. The Lebanese Armed Forces have not yet confirmed the deployment.
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