A US-brokered plan for Israel to gradually withdraw from occupied southern Lebanon in exchange for Hezbollah's disarmament is off to a painfully slow start. The first 'pilot zone' was established in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh after weeks of talks, but residents are unlikely to return as Israeli troops remain nearby, eyeing Hezbollah positions. Israel is unlikely to continue withdrawing without Hezbollah starting disarmament.
US-brokered plan for Israel-Hezbollah off to slow start
Source: Reuters
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