Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon are expected to continue through Thursday, during which Israel is expected to finalize the framework for a partial withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Internal disagreements remain over the withdrawal points and the pace of progress, according to reports.
The current round of talks in Washington, which began earlier this week, appears to be extending through Thursday as Israeli and Lebanese delegations work to finalize the modalities of a partial Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, according to a single-source report. The discussions come amid internal differences within the Israeli side over which specific points to withdraw from and the pace of the pullback. The negotiations follow a series of earlier rounds — as The Zioneer reported, the fourth round took place in mid-June, and the fifth round officially opened on Tuesday, with the Lebanese delegation including military officers. Friday's report by Army Radio that Israel is planning a withdrawal beyond earlier pledges aligns with the current reported scope of talks. It remains unclear whether the timeline discussed will satisfy the Lebanese and U.S. demands for a full withdrawal from five tactical positions, or whether a permanent ceasefire framework will emerge alongside the security arrangements. No official Israeli or Lebanese confirmation of this specific timeline has been issued.
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