SGLebanese army troops began deploying in the southern town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh on July 21, following the withdrawal of Israeli forces, as part of a US-brokered plan aimed at restoring Lebanese control over disputed territories. The plan involves Lebanese forces confiscating weapons from Hezbollah and phased Israeli troop withdrawals. This marks the first test of the agreement, which seeks to allow Lebanon to reclaim a 10km-deep strip of land currently occupied by Israeli troops. The area has seen significant destruction, with dozens of villages razed and critical infrastructure damaged, displacing tens of thousands of residents. Local authorities warn that the area remains unsafe due to ongoing risks and proximity to Israeli forces in neighboring areas.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of the military deployment and its implications without overtly favoring any particular political stance. It reports on the actions of multiple parties—Lebanese army, Israeli military, Hezbollah—and includes quotes from officials without apparent ideological sl
