Israeli forces entered the southern Lebanese village of Zouatar al-Gharbiyeh overnight and built a dirt berm near the village square, official media reported on Saturday.
An Israeli military spokesperson told Agence France-Presse that the military was unaware of any such incident in the area.
An Agence France-Presse correspondent saw the earth berm blocking a road at the eastern entrance of Zouatar al-Gharbiyeh.
Disputed entry into pilot zone
The Lebanese army deployed in July to Zouatar al-Gharbiyeh as a first pilot zone. Surroundings had been evacuated by Israel under a framework agreement signed in late June between Lebanon and Israel under Washington's auspices.
Lebanon's National News Agency reported that an Israeli army force advanced into the village shortly after midnight and built a new dirt berm near the village square.
A Lebanese military source told Agence France-Presse that the troop movement constituted a violation of the framework agreement.
The agreement provides for the deployment of the Lebanese army and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon. Israeli forces have partly occupied the south since pro-Iranian Hezbollah resumed hostilities in early March in support of Tehran following an Israeli-American attack.
Conditions for Israeli withdrawal
Israel's withdrawal depends on the disarmament of the Islamist movement, which refuses to disarm and is not participating in negotiations.
Mayor Abed Ezzeddine told Agence France-Presse that about 50 families had returned to Zouatar al-Gharbiyeh since late July. He said the families were surprised when they saw the berm on Saturday morning.
The Lebanese army stated that three soldiers were injured in the village while moving to neutralize unexploded ordnance.
Status of peace talks and ongoing strikes
Lebanon and Israel completed their seventh round of negotiations on Thursday. A Lebanese presidential source said Israeli representatives refused to set new pilot zones until effective control by the Lebanese army in the initial zones was ensured.
An Israeli official told Agence France-Presse that expanding the process was not automatic and would depend on observed results.
Despite a ceasefire in place since June, Israel continues precision strikes and building demolitions in southern Lebanon. The National News Agency reported that further strikes occurred in the country on Saturday.
