A spokesperson for the U.S. State Department told Sky News Arabia that the 'pilot areas' initiative represents the only viable path to achieving long-term peace and security in Lebanon and Israel, affirming that disarming Hezbollah is an integral part of the 'pilot areas' process.
The spokesperson emphasized that the 'Military Coordination Group for Lebanon' will continue efforts to ensure the successful implementation of the initial pilot areas and that the United States fully supports Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity.