Lebanese return to ‘pilot zone’ villages they say Israel never occupied
Summary
Residents have started returning to some villages in southern Lebanon after a new agreement among Israel, Lebanon, and the United States created a "pilot zone" for limited Israeli withdrawal. However, some locals and Lebanese security sources say that certain villages included in the plan were never occupied by Israel, raising questions about how much territory Israel is actually leaving.Key Facts
- A "pilot zone" project began in southern Lebanon to implement parts of a framework agreement signed in Washington last month.
- The plan involves Israel withdrawing from some areas while still occupying others in southern Lebanon.
- The conflict began with Israel's war on Lebanon in March, causing over 4,300 deaths.
- Israel wants the Lebanese group Hezbollah to disarm before fully leaving Lebanese territory.
- Villages like Froun and Ghandouriyeh have residents starting to return, although some locals say these villages were never occupied by Israel.
- Lebanese security sources agree that the villages were not under Israeli control during the conflict.
- Returning residents are beginning to rebuild homes and clear rubble despite ongoing dangers.
- The United Nations peacekeeping force patrols the area but will end its mission later this year.
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