A Lebanese source told the Saudi-owned outlet Al-Arabiya that coordination is underway between the Lebanese Armed Forces and US Central Command regarding the next phase of security implementation in southern Lebanon. The report, published Tuesday, comes against the backdrop of ongoing ceasefire monitoring and CENTCOM-led efforts to stabilize the Israel-Lebanon border.
A Lebanese security source told the Saudi-owned outlet Al-Arabiya on Tuesday that coordination is proceeding between the Lebanese Armed Forces and US Central Command (CENTCOM) regarding the next phase in southern Lebanon. The report does not specify whether this refers to the expansion of the Lebanese army's deployment into Hezbollah-controlled areas south of the Litani River, the handover of specific sites, or a broader operational framework.
The statement follows weeks of CENTCOM-led engagement with Lebanese and Israeli military officials aimed at solidifying the November 2024 ceasefire. As The Zioneer has previously reported, Admiral Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander, has met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and with the IDF chief of staff in recent days. Israeli defense officials have expressed frustration over the Lebanese army's pace of action against Hezbollah infrastructure. The nature of the next phase and its timeline remain unconfirmed.
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