Israel and Lebanon trial 'safe zones' in southern Lebanon as part of deal
Summary
Israel and Lebanon are testing "safe zones" in southern Lebanon as part of a new agreement. These zones give control of three Lebanese villages to the Lebanese Army while Israel seeks the disarmament of Hezbollah, a militia backed by Iran.Key Facts
- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun visited Washington to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump.
- Israeli forces are occupying parts of southern Lebanon following attacks by Hezbollah on northern Israel.
- Israel wants Hezbollah to disarm before it pulls back its forces.
- The Lebanese army likely cannot disarm Hezbollah on its own.
- Israel started a pilot program creating safe zones in southern Lebanon.
- Control of three Lebanese villages was handed to the Lebanese Army as part of this program.
- This move aims to help Lebanon take back authority in the area.
- Hezbollah is an Iran-backed militia involved in conflict between Israel and Lebanon.
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