IDF Fires Near Lebanese Troops in Safe Zone Pilot as 3 Hezbollah-Free Areas Launch
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Updated · The Jerusalem Post · Jul 21
IDF Fires Near Lebanese Troops in Safe Zone Pilot as 3 Hezbollah-Free Areas Launch
3 articles · Updated · The Jerusalem Post · Jul 21
Summary
Zawtar al-Gharbiya saw IDF fire near Lebanese Army troops on Tuesday during rollout of the new Safe Zone pilot in Nabatiya, according to the Lebanese Armed Forces.
An IDF source told KAN News the troops opened fire after Lebanese soldiers crossed the pilot zone's established boundaries; the LAF said the shooting aimed to obstruct its entry.
Three pilot areas are meant to let Lebanese troops enter southern Lebanon and verify they have been cleared of Hezbollah operatives and weapons.
Monday, the IDF said the program had begun in coordination with the US military and the Lebanese Armed Forces as part of continued implementation of the agreement.