American representatives are preparing to arrive in Lebanon to manage the process of Israeli forces pulling back from specific regions in the south. This initiative follows a framework agreement established on June 26, which outlines a gradual transition of territory from Israeli military control to the Lebanese army.
US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa informed President Joseph Aoun that a military delegation is set to establish the operational details for this withdrawal. Officials in Washington confirmed that the first of these pilot zones will be transferred within days. United States Central Command is slated to oversee the coordination between the two nations throughout this process. A key component of the agreement requires the Lebanese government to ensure that non-state armed groups, specifically Hezbollah, are disarmed within these designated areas before full sovereignty is restored.
Hezbollah has officially opposed the agreement. Furthermore, Israeli authorities have stated that their military presence will persist in a 10-kilometer deep security zone until they are satisfied that Hezbollah no longer poses a threat. President Aoun has urged the United States to pressure Israel to cease broader military operations. Looking ahead, technical teams from both sides are scheduled to meet in Rome next week to continue negotiations, while President Aoun prepares for an upcoming visit to Washington to meet with President Donald Trump.
