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The Israeli Redeployment and Lebanese Army Pilot Deployment
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Where it stands
Israeli forces withdrew from Zawtar el Gharbiyeh, and the Lebanese army entered it under the US-brokered pilot agreement; 15 families have returned to the village, where about half of its 500 homes are destroyed. Residents reported feeling unsafe, and Israeli troops remain in neighboring Zawtar esh Sharqiyeh, so the pilot handover process is still open.
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The story so far
Lebanon Tests Fragile Truce as Army Enters Zawtar After Israeli Pullback
Three villages, one army deployment and a flag in the rubble: inside Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, the first test of a US-brokered framework for Israeli withdrawal and Lebanese return.
Still open after this report
- No verified total for returning families, destroyed homes, or security conditions in adjacent villages.
- No public verification yet that phased withdrawal and disarmament are proceeding beyond the initial deployment.
A Lebanese President in the Oval Office: Aoun Returns to Washington After 17 Years
Trump pledges help on the 'Hezbollah problem' as a fragile pilot-zone deployment collides with warning shots on the ground.
History
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Who's involved
People
Joseph AounPresident of the Republic of Lebanon since 20252 reports
Nawaf SalamLebanese Prime Minister2 reports
Donald TrumpPresident of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)1 report
Marco Rubio72nd United States Secretary of State since 20251 report
Places
- SrifaSrifa, Lebanon2 reports
- Zawtar El GharbiyehZawtar El Gharbiyeh, Lebanon2 reports
- FrounFroun, Lebanon1 report
- Lebanon MountainsLebanon Mountains, شبق، Lebanon1 report
- RomeRome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy1 report
- The White House1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20500, USA1 report
- Zawtar El CharqiyehZawtar El Charqiyeh, Lebanon1 report
Every outlet we read on this story
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The Nationalthenationalnews.com4
- Behind symbolism of Lebanon's flag-planting, doubts persist over US peace plan
- Lebanese PM hails 'beginning of Israeli withdrawal' from country in visit to pilot zone
- Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon 'pilot zones' has begun, US says
- Lebanese army enters Zawtar Al Gharbiyeh after Israeli withdrawal under pilot scheme
Los Angeles Timeslatimes.com1

