Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Lebanese Army Deploys After Israeli Withdrawal
The Lebanese army has started moving into a town in southern Lebanon called Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh after Israeli forces left the area.
This is part of a plan made by the United States to help Lebanon take control of a part of their country that Israel has been occupying.
The plan also includes the Lebanese army taking weapons from a group called Hezbollah and Israeli troops slowly leaving the area.
The Lebanese army is asking people not to go back to the town until it's safe.
Israel is not sure if Lebanon can make Hezbollah give up their weapons, but they think the plan could help make peace in the long run.
The leader of Lebanon is going to meet with the U.S. President to talk about this.
Lebanese army deploys in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh after Israeli withdrawal.
U.S.-brokered plan aims to restore Lebanese control over occupied territory.
Plan includes Lebanese army confiscating weapons from Hezbollah and phased Israeli withdrawals.
Israeli officials skeptical but see the deal as a step towards long-term peace.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to meet U.S. President Donald Trump.
- Who
- Lebanese Army, Israeli Military, Hezbollah
- What
- Deployment of Lebanese troops in southern Lebanon after Israeli withdrawal
- When
- July 21, 2023
- Where
- Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, Nabatieh region, Southern Lebanon
- Why
- As part of a U.S.-brokered plan to restore Lebanese control over occupied territory and disarm Hezbollah
Lebanese Government
Israeli Government
Control of Southern Lebanon
Lebanese Government
The Lebanese government aims to restore control over a strip of land in southern Lebanon currently occupied by Israeli troops, as part of a U.S.-brokered plan.
Israeli Government
Israeli officials have expressed skepticism about Lebanon's ability to disarm Hezbollah but see the deal as a vital step towards long-term peace.
- Location
- Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, Nabatieh region, Southern Lebanon
- Date of Deployment
- July 21, 2023
- Plan Name
- Pilot Zone Programme
- Involved Parties
- Lebanese Army, Israeli Military, Hezbollah
- Broker of the Plan
- United States
- Lebanese President
- Joseph Aoun
- U.S. President
- Donald Trump