Lebanon’s army says Israel is hindering its efforts to assume security control in parts of southern Lebanon, raising new tension around the handover of so-called pilot zones near the border area.
In a statement reported on Sunday, the Lebanese military said Israeli forces were obstructing the process and violating existing agreements. The accusation centers on shelling in pilot villages, which the army says has disrupted its planned deployment and security responsibilities.
The dispute highlights the fragile situation in southern Lebanon, where control on the ground remains highly sensitive. Lebanon’s army is presenting the issue as both a security and sovereignty matter, arguing that its ability to move into these areas is being blocked.
Israel had not been represented in the provided report excerpt, but the Lebanese military’s statement signals another point of friction between the two sides. The developments are likely to keep attention focused on southern Lebanon as the security arrangements there remain contested.
