The Lebanese army is expected to begin deploying in two pilot towns in southern Lebanon in the coming hours, under the supervision of CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper and a team of US observers, according to a report by the London-based Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper. The deployment is described as a first experimental phase of the security arrangement between Israel and Lebanon, with potential expansion to additional areas later.
Asharq Al-Awsat reported on Monday morning that the Lebanese army is set to begin a pilot deployment in two southern towns in the coming hours. The deployment will be overseen by CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper — whose own planned visit to Lebanon was reported Sunday — along with a team of US observers. The paper described the move as a first experimental phase of the security arrangement between Israel and Lebanon, which may later expand to other areas.
As The Zioneer reported Sunday, Cooper's impending visit was seen as part of ongoing US efforts to solidify the ceasefire arrangement. The pilot deployment marks the first practical implementation of a security framework that has been under negotiation since the ceasefire took effect.
It remains unclear which two towns are included in the first phase, and whether Hezbollah has agreed not to interfere with the army's deployment in these areas. The report did not specify a timeline for the broader rollout.
2 developments
- DevelopingCENTCOM Commander Brad Cooper reportedly heading to Lebanon for visit
- StrongCENTCOM chief to visit IDF Chief of Staff to solidify Lebanon ceasefire
- DevelopingIDF advances in southern Lebanon villages Zoutar, Taybeh under artillery cover
- DevelopingReport: Lebanese President proposes demilitarization of South Lebanon from Zawtar and Arnoun areas
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