Soldiers of the Lebanese Army inspect the site of the explosion that targeted their vehicle in the locality of Mansouri, near Sour, in southern Lebanon, on July 18, 2026. (Credit: Kawnat Haju/AFP)
As the Lebanese Army continues its deployment in the "pilot zones," as stipulated under the framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel, the issue of searching private property has emerged as a major challenge. The matter is all the more contentious as Israel insists that, without inspecting residents' homes, the Lebanese Army will not be able to dismantle Hezbollah's arsenal in the buffer zones. On the other side, amid security imperatives, constitutional safeguards, and fears of provoking tensions with the local population, legal and political opinions remain deeply divided over the extent of the army's authority. Missed this analysis? Zawtar Gharbieh’s experience: A promising start, but nothing more The army's mission has indeed sparked a debate over the legality of searches of private residences,...
As the Lebanese Army continues its deployment in the "pilot zones," as stipulated under the framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel, the issue of searching private property has emerged as a major challenge. The matter is all the more contentious as Israel insists that, without inspecting residents' homes, the Lebanese Army will not be able to dismantle Hezbollah's arsenal in the buffer zones. On the other side, amid security imperatives, constitutional safeguards, and fears of provoking tensions with the local population, legal and political opinions remain deeply divided over the extent of the army's authority. Missed this analysis? Zawtar Gharbieh’s experience: A promising start, but nothing more The army's mission has indeed sparked a debate over the legality of searches of private residences,...
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