Lebanese Troops Deploy in Israeli-Held Village Under New Cease-Fire Plan

NYT World Tuesday 21 July 2026, 10:35 UTC By Abdi Latif Dahir 1 min read

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Lebanese army troops in Zawtar al-Gharbiya, southern Lebanon, after Israeli forces withdrew from the area on Tuesday.

Lebanese (ORG) Israeli (ORG) Zawtar al-Gharbiya (PERSON) Lebanon (LOCATION)

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