According to diplomatic sources cited by Al Araby TV, the Lebanese delegation has informed the American side that it firmly insists the negotiations remain based in Washington. The report adds that current efforts are focused on coordinating with the US to facilitate a withdrawal from the 'experimental areas' and implement the agreement within one week.
Lebanon has rejected a proposal to move the ongoing US-mediated negotiations with Israel to Rome, insisting that the talks remain based in Washington, according to diplomatic sources cited by Al Araby TV. The Lebanese delegation conveyed the firm position to the American side. The report also indicates that current diplomatic efforts are focused on coordinating with the US to facilitate an Israeli withdrawal from what are described as 'experimental areas' in southern Lebanon, and to ensure the full implementation of the agreement within a one-week timeframe. The development comes amid a broader deadlock in the negotiations, which have been stalled over the issue of an IDF withdrawal from positions in southern Lebanon. As The Zioneer has reported, the talks have seen repeated deadlocks, with Lebanon rejecting multiple Israeli conditions and Israel rejecting Lebanese proposals for test zones. The latest rejection of a venue change adds another layer to the impasse, as the US continues to mediate between the parties.
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