Zawtar al-Gharbieh

A Lebanese couple returns to their severely damaged home in Zawtar al-Gharbieh under a U.S.-brokered agreement with Israel, which involves Israeli withdrawal in exchange for Hezbollah's disarmament. The village, now under Lebanese army control, has nearly half its homes destroyed, and residents face challenges rebuilding amid ongoing conflict.

Few families have returned to the southern Lebanese village of Zawtar al-Gharbieh under a U.S.-brokered 'pilot zones' agreement where Israel withdrew in exchange for Hezbollah's disarmament. Many homes were destroyed or damaged, and residents like Mahasen Faqih and her husband remain determined to stay despite the challenges.

Few families have returned to Zawtar al-Gharbieh in southern Lebanon under a U.S.-brokered 'pilot zones' deal, where Israel agreed to withdraw from occupied areas in exchange for Hezbollah's disarmament. The village remains heavily damaged, with many homes destroyed, and only about 15 families have returned a week after the Lebanese army took control.

Few families have returned to the southern Lebanese village of Zawtar al-Gharbieh under a U.S.-brokered 'pilot zones' agreement, where Israel agreed to withdraw from occupied areas in exchange for Hezbollah's disarmament. Many homes are damaged or destroyed, and Hezbollah opposes the deal, which remains controversial due to unclear troop withdrawals.

Residents are returning to the damaged southern Lebanese village of Zawtar al-Gharbieh after a U.S.-brokered agreement allowed civilians to enter the area. The village, heavily damaged during Israel-Hezbollah fighting, has shattered homes and visible Israeli military presence nearby. A couple, Mahasen Faqih and Mohammed Sobeih, plan to stay in their destroyed home's grocery store until it is rebuilt.

Residents are returning to a largely destroyed village in southern Lebanon following a U.S.-brokered agreement that opened the area to civilians. The agreement aims to end recent fighting between Israel and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah group, though residents find their homes shattered or damaged.

Lebanon's president will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump to advocate for Israeli troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon and support for the Lebanese military. A framework agreement from June 26 outlines Israeli forces' withdrawal and Hezbollah's disarmament, with U.S. State Department operations beginning in a 'pilot zone' involving three villages. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized U.S. support for the agreement and Lebanon's need for investment to strengthen governance.

Lebanon’s president will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump to advocate for Israeli troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon and Lebanese military support, following a framework agreement aimed at resolving tensions between Lebanon and Israel. The U.S. State Department confirmed operations in three villages as part of the agreement, while skepticism remains in Lebanon over potential conflicts with Hezbollah.

Lebanon's president will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump to seek Israeli troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon and support for the Lebanese military. A framework agreement aims to withdraw Israeli forces and disarm Hezbollah, with U.S.-brokered talks ongoing. Operations in three villages as part of a pilot zone have begun, though Israeli troops remain in a 'security zone'.