The Lebanese army began deploying Tuesday to a southern "pilot zone" designated for Hezbollah disarmament under a U.S.-backed deal with Israel, as President Joseph Aoun visited Washington.
Israel invaded Lebanon during its recent war with Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah and it has continued to occupy parts of the country despite a cease-fire.
To date, Israeli troops have controlled the outskirts of one of the so-called pilot zones, with their occupation of other areas yet to be addressed.
The Lebanese military already has a presence in the other two pilot zones.
"Military units began deploying this morning to Zawtar al-Garhbiya" in the Nabatieh region, the army said in a statement.
