NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedJuly 29, 2026United States
Few Families Return to Southern Lebanese Village Under 'Pilot Zones' Deal
Only about 15 families have returned to the village of Zawtar al-Gharbieh following a U.S.-brokered agreement that saw Israel withdraw from select 'pilot zones' in southern Lebanon. While the Lebanese army has taken control of the area, residents report that many homes remain unlivable and Israeli military presence persists in adjacent regions.
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The '' agreement serves as a test case for potential broader Israeli military withdrawals from southern Lebanon, directly impacting the ability of displaced residents to return to their homes and the ongoing security status of the border region.
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Who's Mentioned
personAbed Ezzeldine“The local official overseeing the return of residents and municipal recovery eff”organizationHezbollah“Opposes the pilot zones deal and direct talks between Israel and Lebanon.”personMahasen Faqih“A resident who returned to her village to find her home severely damaged.”personNatalie Melzer“Contributed to the reporting of this article.”organizationLebanese Army“Taking control of designated pilot zones in southern Lebanon.”organizationChannel 14“Israeli station that interviewed Defense Minister Israel Katz.”personIsrael Katz“Stated that 24 villages were destroyed and confirmed Israeli military control ov”