Former Biden official can’t see ‘pilot zones’ scheme working in Lebanon
A former U.S. State Department official expressed skepticism about Lebanon's proposed pilot zones scheme, arguing the arrangement would enable Hezbollah to maintain its armed operations. The official also questioned the likelihood of a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory.
According to Al Jazeera, Jennifer Gavito, a former State Department official, has raised concerns about the viability of Lebanon's pilot zones initiative. Gavito contends that the scheme would create conditions favorable to Hezbollah's continued armed resistance rather than resolving underlying tensions. She expressed particular doubt about whether Israel would fully withdraw from Lebanon under such an arrangement, suggesting the framework may not achieve its intended objectives for regional stability.
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