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US State Department: Pilot zone operations began in the villages of Froun, Srifa, and Zawtar El Gharbiyeh

20-07-2026 | 09:09

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US State Department: Pilot zone operations began in the villages of Froun, Srifa, and Zawtar El Gharbiyeh

The U.S. State Department said on Monday that pilot zone operations began in the villages of Froun, Srifa, and Zawtar El Gharbiyeh in accordance with the Trilateral Framework and under the auspices of the Military Coordination Group for Lebanon.

In a statement, the State Department said, "This milestone is a direct outcome of last week's discussions between Israel and Lebanon in Rome. The United States will continue working closely with both parties to implement the Framework to a successful conclusion."

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