UK, Italy Among States Considered to Verify Hezbollah Disarmament, Sources Say
The proposed mechanism could send foreign troops to inspect villages and, if agreed, private homes as Israel ties withdrawal to Hezbollah disarmament.
- Israel and Lebanon have shortlisted Britain, Italy, Switzerland, and Indonesia as potential contributors to verify Hezbollah's disarmament in southern Lebanon under a foreign monitoring mechanism.
- The shortlist emerged from U.S.-mediated talks in Rome last week, implementing a June agreement that ties Israel's phased withdrawal from a 10 kilometers security zone to Hezbollah's disarmament.
- Israel's requirement to inspect private homes remains contentious, as the Lebanese army has resisted searching private properties over the last year to avoid sparking local tensions with Hezbollah.
- Switzerland is currently viewed as a leading candidate to monitor the agreement, as its long-standing neutrality and strong ties to both Israel and Lebanon make it potentially acceptable to all sides.
- While discussions remain in the early stages, sources involved said they were "cautiously optimistic" the effort would proceed, though no definitive timeline for troop deployment has been established.
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International Coalition Eyes Hezbollah Disarmament Verification in Lebanon
Israel and Lebanon are discussing a mechanism involving Britain, Italy, Switzerland, and Indonesia to deploy foreign troops in Lebanon for verifying Hezbollah's disarmament. Originating from U.S.-mediated talks, these efforts could lead to inspections in southern Lebanon, though challenges remain, including searches of private homes and logistical mandates.
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