US Optimistic About ‘Trajectory’ of Israel-Lebanon Talks, State Dept Official Says
- The seventh round of Lebanon-Israel talks took place from August 4-6, focusing on implementing the US-brokered Trilateral Framework Agreement from June 2023, which involves the Lebanese Armed Forces regaining control in southern Lebanon before Israeli withdrawal.
- The talks finalized technical details for pilot zones where the Lebanese military will secure areas after clearing Hezbollah weapons, agreeing on verification standards, clearance procedures, and selecting countries for independent monitoring.
- Despite Hezbollah's opposition and ongoing security challenges, officials described the discussions as constructive, with efforts on military coordination and direct communication between Lebanese and Israeli delegations.
- The political track will resume in Rome in September, with Lebanon expected to present roadmaps for securing new areas, and US officials continuing diplomatic and financial support while acknowledging the difficulties ahead.
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Washington, Israel's ally, acts as a mediator in this dialogue, which seeks to reduce tensions in the region
The new round of negotiations will focus on the zones from which the Israeli army should withdraw. The thorn in the side is the Israeli strikes, which also have civilian casualties. The post US: New round of Israel-Lebanon talks in Rome – Satisfaction with the progress of the negotiations appeared first on in.gr.
The United States, a mediating country in the Lebanon War, is to sponsor a new round of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon - in early September - in Rome, reports AFP on Tuesday.
The United States will host a new round of talks between Israel and Lebanon in early September in Rome, announced today an official of the Department of State. Washington, an ally of Israel, acts as a mediator in this dialogue, which seeks to reduce tensions in the area. Lebanese Islamist Hezbollah dragged Lebanon into the war in the Middle East in March, by launching rockets against Israel in support of Iran. Israel responded with intense aeria…
The political leg will resume in Rome in early September, and talks will continue in Beirut, Jerusalem and Washington in the meantime, a US official said.
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