Sources: The U.S. government has requested Israel to reduce its "non-emergency" military actions in Lebanon to encourage Hezbollah's disarmament.

According to Jin10 data on August 22, two informed sources reported to AXIOS that the Trump administration has requested Israel to reduce its "non-emergency" military operations in Lebanon to support the Lebanese government's decision to initiate the process of disarming Hezbollah. Israel claims its actions are in response to Hezbollah's violations or threats that the Lebanese government has not addressed. Lebanese officials have denied these claims and condemned Israel for violating the ceasefire agreement and Lebanese sovereignty. Israel continues to maintain five military outposts in southern Lebanon, stating that they will remain at these outposts as long as Hezbollah is a threat. Sources said that U.S. envoy Barak has been discussing with the Israeli government possible measures Israel could take while disarming Hezbollah. The U.S. plan calls for a temporary halt to "non-emergency" airstrikes, which could be extended if the Lebanese military takes further steps to prevent Hezbollah from regrouping in southern Lebanon. Barak has also proposed that Israel gradually withdraw from the five outposts in response to tangible steps taken by the Lebanese government to disarm Hezbollah. Additionally, sources revealed that the U.S. plan envisions establishing a "Trump Economic Zone" in parts of southern Lebanon bordering Israel. Saudi Arabia and Qatar have agreed to invest in rebuilding these areas after Israel's complete withdrawal.