Lebanese Army to deploy in two cities, under US supervision
CENTCOM chief to supervise Lebanese Army deployment in two cities, in line with pilot program to determine whether Lebanon can thwart Hezbollah from regaining its strength
Assessment
The Lebanese Army is preparing to deploy in two cities under direct US supervision, a pilot program to test whether state forces can prevent Hezbollah from rebuilding. The outcome will signal whether Lebanon's military can act independently of Hezbollah's influence, a key question for regional stability and US policy. Watch for how Hezbollah responds and whether the pilot expands to other areas.