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Lebanese Army Deploys in Southern Lebanon Following Israeli Withdrawal Under Cease-Fire Framework

Jul 21, 2026 05:35 AM CT Zawtar al-Gharbiya, Lebanon lebanon,ceasefire,troop-movement,israel-withdrawal,security-sector

Summary

Lebanese Armed Forces have deployed to Zawtar al-Gharbiya in southern Lebanon following the withdrawal of Israeli troops, marking a step in the implementation of the new cease-fire plan. This movement represents a shift in territorial control and security responsibility in the border region, potentially reducing immediate friction between state forces while monitoring Hezbollah's reaction to the power vacuum.

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Lebanese army troops in Zawtar al-Gharbiya, southern Lebanon, after Israeli forces withdrew from the area on Tuesday.

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Withdrew forces from Zawtar al-Gharbiya as part of the cease-fire implementation.

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