IDF accuses Lebanese army of only cosmetic action against Hezbollah

The Israel Defense Forces said the Lebanese military has taken only cosmetic measures against Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, rejecting Beirut's claims of genuine enforcement. Lebanese security sources pushed back, saying their forces are conducting real operations against Hezbollah sites.

Why this matters. The dispute over Lebanese army enforcement directly affects whether Israel maintains its 'security zone' presence and continues strikes, shaping the pace of any Hezbollah disarmament talks ahead of the Washington and Rome meetings.