Lebanese Army is not doing enough to disarm Hezbollah in pilot area, sources tell 'Post'
One of the officials told the Post that the Lebanese Army has entered the area and even uncovered weapons and ammunition caches, but said that “it is still not enough.”
Two Israeli officials have criticized the Lebanese Army's performance in a pilot program aimed at disarming Hezbollah, according to The Jerusalem Post. The program, which began on July 20, 2026, involved the withdrawal of Israeli forces and the transfer of security responsibilities to the Lebanese Army in three villages: Bir al-Sana, Sarifa, and Zawtar al-Gharbiyah.
One official stated that while the Lebanese Army had entered the area and discovered weapons and ammunition caches, it was still not sufficient. The official opined that the true test would be whether the Lebanese Army confronted Hezbollah directly within its infrastructure.
Another round of negotiations between Israeli and Lebanese delegations is scheduled for September. Israeli officials have made it clear that the pilot program will only expand to additional areas if the Lebanese Army completes the full demilitarization of the region.
Despite Israel's claims and frustration, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun claimed on Sunday that progress had been made in discussions with Israel. He suggested that a diplomatic resolution was preferable to war. Aoun noted that the frequency of Israeli strikes had lessened since the signing of the framework agreement, enabling Lebanese citizens to return to their homes and live in their country.
Aoun emphasized Lebanon's refusal to cede any territory, but stated that the notion "what is taken by force can only be returned by force" proved false in practice. He concluded that it was time for residents of southern Lebanon to experience peace and that his objective was to reconstruct the nation.
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