Israel's Obstruction of Lebanese Security: A Pattern of Disregard The latest reports from Lebanon highlight a disturbing trend: Israel's continued disregard for agreements aimed at establishing security control in southern Lebanon.
The Lebanese army's efforts to take over villages designated as "pilot zones" have been repeatedly thwarted by Israeli shelling and clearance operations, undermining the US brokered deal for phased withdrawal.
This development is not new, but rather the culmination of months of occupation and violence that has ravaged the region.