Israel, Lebanon discuss pilot project for transfer of some southern territory to Lebanese army

Israel and Lebanon are in talks to implement a US-backed pilot project, where Israeli troops would hand over control of southern Lebanon territory to the Lebanese Armed Forces.

Israel ​and ‌Lebanon are discussing ​a U.S.-backed pilot ‌project under which Israeli troops would hand over control ‌of some territory in ‌southern Lebanon to the Lebanese Armed Forces, according ⁠to ​three ⁠Israeli officials.

The officials said the Lebanese ⁠troops involved would undergo ​U.S. training and vetting ⁠to ensure they are ⁠not ​linked to Hezbollah, while Israel would maintain ⁠a military presence in the ⁠buffer ⁠zone.