Israel to Return First Lebanese Territory as CENTCOM Coordinates Pilot Zone Withdrawal

Israel, Lebanon sign U.S.-brokered agreement to restore Lebanese sovereignty to southern part of country

Under the deal, Hezbollah would withdraw, or be removed, from designated pilot zones that would then be transferred simultaneously from Israeli control to the Lebanese Armed Forces

Netanyahu visits occupied southern Lebanon, says Israel won't leave yet

TEL AVIV, June 30 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday visited Lebanese territory occupied by the Israeli military, telling soldiers that Israel would not withdraw from the country's south as long as Iran-backed Hezbollah continued to pose a threat.It was the first visit by Netanyahu to occupied Lebanese territory since the Israeli and Lebanese governments reached a security agreement last Friday mediated by the United States under which Israel will hand over two areas to Lebanon's army.

Israel, Lebanon move to implementation phase of framework agreement, US official says

The U.S.-brokered agreement calls for pilot zones in Southern Lebanon where Hezbollah forces would be removed and the Lebanese Armed Forces would assume control ahead of an Israeli withdrawal.

Netanyahu visits occupied southern Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ‌Netanyahu on Tuesday visited Lebanese territory occupied by the Israeli military, telling soldiers that Israel would not withdraw from the country's south as long as Iran-backed Hezbollah continued to pose a threat. It was the first visit by Netanyahu to occupied ‌Lebanese territory since the Israeli and Lebanese governments reached a security agreement last Friday mediated by the US under which Israel will hand over two areas to Lebanon's Army. Our insistence i

Netanyahu declares Israeli military not leaving Lebanon until Hezbollah threat eliminated

Prime Minister Netanyahu today (Tuesday) visited the security zone in southern Lebanon where he declared, as long as Hezbollah, armed, is here, threatening us--we are staying here, and, we are not leaving southern Lebanon until the threat is eliminated.

Israel to withdraw from Lebanon only after Hezbollah disarmed, deal says

The text of the agreement signed on Friday includes setting up two 'pilot zones' in southern Lebanon where the Lebanese army would assume full security responsibility. One of the zones appears to require Israeli withdrawal

Hezbollah chief rejects any Israeli security zone in Lebanon

Hezbollah chief rejects any Israeli security zone in Lebanon Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Sunday rejected any Israeli security zone in Lebanon, after Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed his troops would remain in the country's south for as long as necessary. Israeli troops remaining on Lebanese land is impossible. There are no security zones for Israel... we have a national army which deploys, and it is responsible for preserving sovereignty, and it is who we cooperate with, Qassem said in a televised address, adding that Israel is an aggressor and must leave.

Israel, Lebanon Sign U.S.-Brokered Framework Deal

The agreement establishes two pilot zones from which the IDF will withdraw and the Lebanese army will deploy in their place. The post Israel, Lebanon Sign U.S.-Brokered Framework Deal first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

Katz declares: ‘We did not ask permission to enter Lebanon, and we will not need permission to stay’

Katz said the security zone is intended to deny Hezbollah the ability to harm residents of the north. The post Katz declares: ‘We did not ask permission to enter Lebanon, and we will not need permission to stay’ appeared first on World Israel News.

CNN: Israel Considering Symbolic Withdrawal from Southern Lebanon

CNN, citing an informed Israeli source, reported that the Zionist regime is considering announcing a symbolic withdrawal from southern Lebanon as part of upcoming negotiations with the Lebanese government in Washington; a move which, according to the source, aims to prioritize the diplomatic path and separate Lebanon from the US-Iran negotiations.

Lebanon and Israel sign framework agreement in Washington for 'lasting peace and security'

The document initialed on Friday does not provide for a full Israeli withdrawal, but instead tasks the Lebanese Armed Forces with controlling two 'pilot zones.' Hezbollah rejected the agreement.

Netanyahu vows indefinite Israeli military presence in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza

ALBAWABA- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz have ruled out a full Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, reaffirming plans to maintain a long-term military presence in what Israel describes as security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza...

Baghaei: We demand timetable for Zionist entity's withdrawal from Lebanese territory

Baghaei: We demand timetable for Zionist entity's withdrawal from Lebanese territory

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Israel, Lebanon to identify ‘pilot zones’ for transfer to Lebanese army during Washington talks: Report

New round of talks set to take place in Washington, DC, on Tuesday

Lebanon-Israel deal sparks protests by Hezbollah supporters

Lebanon and Israel have signed a US-sponsored framework agreement in Washington. Lebanon says it’s a step towards restoring sovereignty, but Netanyahu says Israel will remain in a southern Lebanon security zone, and Hezbollah rejects the deal. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

US delegation in Lebanon to discuss Israel 'pilot zone' withdrawal: official

A US military delegation met with Lebanon’s army in Beirut to discuss the implementation of Israel’s withdrawal from a “pilot zone” in occupied territory, a Lebanese military official told AFP on Saturday. Under a framework agreement reached on June 26, Israel will gradually withdraw from areas of southern Lebanon where it has deployed troops to [] The post US delegation in Lebanon to discuss Israel 'pilot zone' withdrawal: official appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

Lebanon: US delegation to oversee Israeli withdrawal from ‘pilot zones’

A US delegation was expected to arrive in Lebanon soon to oversee the implementation of Israel’s withdrawal from “pilot zones” in the south, the Lebanese presidency reported on Thursday, citing the American ambassador. Lebanon is demanding that Israel withdraw from these zones before taking part in a new round of negotiations scheduled for July 15 [] The post Lebanon: US delegation to oversee Israeli withdrawal from ‘pilot zones’ appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

IDF chief: Lebanese army ‘needs to fulfill commitments’; Israel prepares handover of south Lebanon pilot zones

IDF chief: Lebanese army ‘needs to fulfill commitments’; Israel prepares handover of south Lebanon pilot zones

Lebanese army must clear Hezbollah from Yellow Line to Litani River, Katz says

Katz told CENTCOM Chief Adm. Brad Cooper that Israel will only partially, not fully, withdraw from any of its security zones in Lebanon, Syria, or Gaza.

Netanyahu says Israel to remain in south Lebanon despite US-backed peace framework

Israel will keep troops in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed, despite a new trilateral agreement with Lebanon and the US aimed at ending conflict. Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed Israel's commitment to the security zone, while Lebanon's army will gradually take control as non-state armed groups disarm. The US hailed the accord as a crucial first step towards broader peace, though Hezbollah has rejected the negotiations.

Lubnan letak syarat sebelum runding dengan Israel

BEIRUT: Lubnan menuntut Israel berundur dari dua zon perintis di selatan negara itu sebagai syarat untuk menyertai pusingan run­dingan langsung seterusnya di Rom minggu depan. Kedua-dua pihak sebelum ini mengadakan lima pusingan rundingan yang ditaja Amerika Syarikat (AS) di Washington bagi menamatkan konflik antara Israel dan Hizbullah yang disokong Iran, selain membuka laluan ke arah ... Read more The post Lubnan letak syarat sebelum runding dengan Israel appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

UAE lifts war-related ban on travel to Lebanon

The foreign ministry announced it will allow UAE citizens to travel to the sisterly Lebanese Republic, starting from Monday, June 29, 2026, the official WAM news agency reported. The post UAE lifts war-related ban on travel to Lebanon appeared first on Vanguard News.

IDF Destroys Hezbollah Weapons Depots and Tunnels in Southern Lebanon 

Israeli troops operating in the security zone in southern Lebanon located and [] The post IDF Destroys Hezbollah Weapons Depots and Tunnels in Southern Lebanon appeared first on The Media Line.

Hezbollah chief demands full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, claims "Israeli-American plan" defeated

Beirut [Lebanon], June 26 (ANI): Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem has declared that Israel has 'no option' but to fully withdraw from all Lebanese territory, asserting that the regional conflict has entered a transformative new phase marked by the collapse of the 'Israeli-American project.' According to Press TV, in an address at the Central Ashura Council in Beirut, Qassem framed the current state

Israel uncovers hidden Hezbollah tunnels packed with drones and missiles

Sky News host Chris Kenny reacts to footage of the Israeli Defense Force uncovering secret Hezbollah tunnels in Lebanon. “The IDF, the Israelis have found ten kilometres north of the border into Lebanon,” Mr Kenny said. “I get sick of people saying the Israelis should stop bombing Lebanon. They are not bombing Lebanon; they are attacking Hezbollah, still backed by Iran, still attacking Israel from Lebanon. “Inside the Lebanese border, they’ve found these tunnels laden with drones and missiles that have been pummeling Northern Israel.”

Netanyahu praises agreement on Lebanon as 'blow to Iran,' vows not to withdraw troops

According to the Israeli Prime Minister, the most important thing is that Israel remains in the security zone in southern Lebanon

Israel and Lebanon Discuss US Backed Troop Withdrawal Plan in Washington Talks

Israeli and Lebanese officials are discussing a U.S. backed proposal that would see Israeli troops withdraw from parts of southern Lebanon and transfer control of those areas to the Lebanese army. The discussions are taking place during high level talks in Washington aimed at consolidating the fragile ceasefire that has largely held since Sunday. The [] The post Israel and Lebanon Discuss US Backed Troop Withdrawal Plan in Washington Talks appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

US says Lebanon issue is separate from Iran

An uneasy calm has descended on Lebanon, with the Israeli military still occupying parts of the south despite Hezbollah insisting it should withdraw. For months, Israel's scorched earth policy has devastated the region, as the US now tries to separate Lebanon’s future from a deal with Iran. Bassam Bounenni reports.

Lebanon : Framework agreement includes Israeli withdrawal from two areas

Washington, June 27 (SANA)– Lebanese Embassy in Washington announced that the trilateral framework agreement reached on Friday between Lebanon, the United States and Israel includes an Israeli withdrawal from two pilot areas in Lebanon, to take place alongside the deployment of the Lebanese Army and the disarmament of armed groups operating outside state authority. The []