Key facts
- Israel is preparing to withdraw from two areas in southern Lebanon.
- The withdrawal is part of a pilot project where the Lebanese army would take exclusive control.
- The plan includes the gradual disarmament of Hezbollah.
- The Israeli army is awaiting approval from the US Central Command.
The Israeli army is reportedly preparing to withdraw from two areas in southern Lebanon as part of a pilot project. According to Israeli news outlet Yedioth Ahronoth, the plan involves the Lebanese army taking exclusive control of these areas and gradually disarming Hezbollah.
Israel is awaiting the approval of the US Central Command to proceed with the withdrawal, as well as the entry of Lebanese forces into the designated zones.