IDF: Lebanese army soldiers removed from security zone

IDF forces discovered Lebanese army soldiers who entered the security zone in southern Lebanon and set up checkpoints without coordination. Israeli troops removed them after they refused to withdraw. The Lebanese side claims the position was established in cooperation with the coordination group to escort residents.

IDF forces operating in the security zone in southern Lebanon discovered several Lebanese army soldiers who entered the zone and set up checkpoints without prior coordination and in violation of agreements between the parties. An IDF spokesperson reported that Israeli troops took measures to remove the Lebanese army soldiers after they did not withdraw despite attempts at persuasion. In Lebanon, by contrast, it was claimed that the position in the area was established on the 10th in cooperation with the Military Coordination Group for Lebanon (MCG4L) for the purpose of escorting residents during inspection of their agricultural lands. The incident highlights tensions in the security zone and disagreements between the parties regarding compliance with agreements.