Agreement is 'important' first step in putting into effect permanent halt to hostilities, says Gen. Michael Kurilla - Anadolu Ajansı

A top U.S. military officer visited Beirut on Wednesday to monitor the withdrawal of the first Israeli troops from Lebanon under a ceasefire agreement reached last month, the U.S. Central Command said.

Israeli forces began withdrawing from southern Lebanon, replaced by Lebanese troops under a US-backed ceasefire. This initial step in Al-Khiam aims to establish lasting peace after weeks of conflict.

CENTCOM commander General Michael Kurilla visited Beirut on Wednesday to monitor the withdrawal of the first Israeli troops from Lebanon under a ceasefire agreement reached last month, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said.