Israeli troops infiltrate Lebanese army-held village and build roadblock, mayor says
Summary
Israeli soldiers entered the Lebanese village of Zawtar al-Gharbiya, where Lebanon's army had recently taken control under a U.S.-backed agreement with Israel. The Israeli forces built a dirt roadblock near the village center, which Lebanon says breaks the deal between the two countries.Key Facts
- Israeli troops moved into Zawtar al-Gharbiya after midnight and built an earthen barrier near the town square.
- The village was under Lebanese army control as part of a June agreement facilitated by the U.S.
- Lebanon's army had been deployed there since July 21, with some local families returning after its arrival.
- The Israeli presence before the deployment was limited to the village outskirts.
- Lebanese officials confirmed this action violates the framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon.
- The agreement aims for Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah and for Israel to gradually withdraw troops.
- Hezbollah rejects the agreement and refuses to give up its weapons.
- Despite a ceasefire since June, Israel continues occasional military strikes in southern Lebanon.
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