Lebanese soldiers injured while Israeli troops intrude on southern town
Summary
Three Lebanese soldiers were injured while removing unexploded bombs in the village of Zawtar al-Gharbiyah in southern Lebanon after Israeli troops entered the area and built a barrier. The incident happened amid ongoing tensions and recent US-mediated talks between Lebanon and Israel aimed at border and prisoner issues.Key Facts
- Three Lebanese soldiers were wounded during bomb disposal in Zawtar al-Gharbiyah.
- Israeli forces reportedly entered the village overnight and built an earth barrier near the town square.
- The village had been under Lebanese army control since a June agreement with Israel.
- A Lebanese military source called the Israeli move a violation of an agreement, but the Israeli military denied knowledge.
- The village is part of a US-backed plan for Israeli withdrawal in exchange for Hezbollah disarmament.
- Israeli attacks have increased recently, including artillery shelling and drone strikes on nearby towns.
- Residents in some villages remain evacuated due to ongoing shelling and security risks.
- Lebanon and Israel held their seventh round of direct talks in Rome, with Lebanon seeing some progress on key issues.
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