For the first time: Lebanese army finds Hezbollah weapons cache in one of the pilot areas

The Lebanese army has for the first time located a Hezbollah weapons cache in one of the pilot areas, as part of the ceasefire. The coordination mechanism between the US, Lebanon, and Israel has been updated. Diplomatic sources see this as proof of the mechanism's effectiveness. The IDF began withdrawing from the pilot areas a week ago. The three pilot villages will serve as a sovereignty test for the Lebanese army.

The Lebanese army has located a Hezbollah weapons cache in one of the pilot areas, as reported this evening (Monday) on Kan News. As far as is known, this is the first time since the implementation of the pilot model under the ceasefire that Lebanese army activity has detected a target of the terrorist organization. The coordination mechanism between the United States, Lebanon, and Israel was updated today regarding the weapons discovery. Diplomatic sources see this as an example proving the effectiveness of the current mechanism, and a step that could lead to continued involvement of the Lebanese army in disarming Hezbollah. The IDF began withdrawing from the pilot areas in Lebanon a week ago. The three pilot villages will serve as a "sovereignty test" for the Lebanese army's ability to act as the only official entity authorized to hold weapons in the area. Should there be violations of the agreement by Hezbollah, the IDF will act through the coordination cell with American mediation. The pilot plan was also inaugurated with the visit of Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to the White House last week. US President Donald Trump said during their meeting: "There is the 'Hezbollah problem.' I am ready to talk to Hezbollah. I am ready to talk to everyone. If President Aoun wants me to talk to them - I will do it." "The Abraham Accords were a huge success and I believe we will see more countries joining soon," Trump added.