Hezbollah Proposed Transferring Ali al-Taher Ridge to Lebanese Army, Israel Rejected

Hezbollah proposed earlier this week to transfer the Ali al-Taher area to the Lebanese army, citing declining ability to maintain control and desire to retrieve personnel and equipment, according to a Western diplomatic source quoted by LBCI network. Israel rejected the proposal, after which Hezbollah issued a denial through several parliament members that such a proposal was made. About two months ago, the Lebanese army had proposed taking control of the same area, but Hezbollah rejected the offer and threatened to attack any force entering the area. The reversal highlights Hezbollah's weakening position over time.