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Israel, Lebanon discuss US-backed proposal for transfer of some southern territory to Lebanese army
U.S. officials are weighing a pilot plan that would let Lebanese troops take over parts of the border area after vetting and training.
- In Washington, Israeli and Lebanese officials are discussing a US-backed proposal to transfer some southern Lebanese territory to the Lebanese military as part of an ongoing pilot initiative.
- The IDF has remained deployed in southern Lebanon since the conflict began, seizing a self-declared security zone. The Health Ministry reported at least 4,106 deaths and 12,153 wounded as an interim ceasefire mandated by the United States and Iran currently holds.
- Israel would maintain a buffer zone while Lebanese troops undergo training and vetting by the United States to ensure forces are not linked to Iran-backed Hezbollah.
- Discussions are intensifying in Washington, with officials focusing on a specific timeline for withdrawal and final plans emerging after Thursday's conclusion of current talks.
- Despite Hezbollah's rejection of the diplomatic track, officials continue negotiations amid broader geopolitical dynamics as Tehran has made Lebanon a focal point of its ongoing talks with the United States in Switzerland.
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Lebanese troops would undergo training and background check by the United States.
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Although the United States and Iran have agreed to cease their conflict and end the attacks in Lebanon, the situation remains volatile. Reports of new escalations in the Middle East are putting the peace process under pressure. Follow the latest developments in the Middle East in our live blog.
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Total News Sources28
Leaning Left4Leaning Right10Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Right
Bias Distribution
- 56% of the sources lean Right
56% Right
L 22%
C 22%
R 56%
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