Former Biden official can’t see ‘pilot zones’ scheme working in Lebanon
Gavito: Israel will likely keep pushing limits in Lebanon, making a full withdrawal unlikely amid security concerns.

Gavito: Israel will likely keep pushing limits in Lebanon, making a full withdrawal unlikely amid security concerns.

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Implementation of the trilateral framework agreement between Israel, Lebanon and the US is to start in three villages.
Georges Hanna Dib, known as Dr Food, sentenced for smuggling hashish out of Lebanon in cake packaging.
Aoun is expected to meet Donald Trump on Tuesday, as Beirut seeks US backing to end Israel-Hezbollah fighting.

Lebanese food influencer Georges Dib, known as Dr Food, has been sentenced in absentia to life with hard labour.
The Lebanese and US presidents are expected to discuss the ceasefire, southern Lebanon, and Israel’s withdrawal.
At least 20 schools have now been completely destroyed in southern Lebanon, with 100 more damaged.
Berlin warns against a ‘security vacuum’ in Lebanon’s south once UNIFIL mandate expires at year’s end.