Disappointment in Israel: "Foot-Dragging" in the Pilot to Dismantle Hezbollah by the Lebanese Army | First Publication

Nearly two months into the pilot to disarm Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, Israel claims the Lebanese army is "dragging its feet." The pilot, which began on July 20, 2026, in cooperation with Israel, the US, and the Lebanese army, includes a gradual withdrawal of the IDF and the transfer of responsibility in three villages. Deep disappointment has been recorded in Israel over the slow pace.

Nearly two months after the start of the pilot to disarm Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, Israel is expressing deep disappointment and accusing the Lebanese army of "foot-dragging." The pilot, which began on July 20, 2026, in cooperation between Israel, the United States, and the Lebanese army, was designed to test a gradual withdrawal of the IDF and the transfer of security responsibility to the Lebanese army in three villages: Froun, Sirifa, and Zawtar al-Gharbiya. According to the report, the pilot is not progressing at the agreed pace. A few days ago, the IDF completed the destruction of Hezbollah's underground infrastructure on the Ali Taher ridge, thereby organizing the security zone in southern Lebanon. Iran and Lebanon have not yet responded to these events.

Disappointment in Israel: "Foot-Dragging" in the Pilot to Dismantle Hezbollah by the Lebanese Army | First Publication