Lebanon's army says its troops have started moving into a "pilot zone" in the country's south after Israeli forces withdrew from the area. The deployment follows a US-brokered agreement reached last month tied to the recent conflict involving Hezbollah.
The move marks an early test of the arrangement, which is intended to shift control of a small section of territory after the fighting. Lebanese forces said they were entering the zone as the withdrawal took effect, signaling the start of a new phase on the ground.
The development is significant because southern Lebanon has been at the center of tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. Any redeployment by the Lebanese army is likely to be watched closely as officials assess whether the agreement can hold and reduce the risk of further clashes.
While only a limited area is involved at this stage, the pilot zone may indicate how similar steps could be handled if the deal progresses. For now, attention is focused on how the withdrawal and troop deployment unfold in the coming days.
