The Lebanese delegation departed the US State Department early Friday after an 11-hour negotiating session with Israeli counterparts, according to Israeli and Lebanese media. Reports say talks are expected to resume later today, with a high likelihood of a declaration of intent being signed.
The marathon session marks the latest in four days of talks between Israel and Lebanon in Washington, which the Zioneer previously reported extended to a fourth day on Thursday. The discussions have centered on a framework for an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon under American supervision. The reported high likelihood of a declaration of intent represents a potential step beyond the pilot withdrawal plan that emerged earlier this week. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described earlier rounds as yielding 'very good results.' The resumed talks were not immediately confirmed by the Israeli Embassy, and no official statement from either delegation has been released.
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