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21/07/2026 - 13:47 GMT+2

The Lebanese army announced on Tuesday that it had begun deploying to an area in the south, one of three "pilot zones" outlined in a deal with Israel to disarm Hezbollah.

The announcement came with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun visiting Washington, which brokered the deal with Israel.

Israel invaded Lebanon during its recent war with Iran-backed militants Hezbollah, and it has continued to occupy parts of the country despite a ceasefire agreement in place.