A proposal for Italian soldiers to supervise the demilitarization of the border area has been raised in ongoing talks between Israel and Lebanon, according to a ynet report.
A proposal that Italian soldiers would supervise the demilitarization of the area has been raised in the ongoing Israel-Lebanon talks, a ynet report indicates. The proposal adds a new element to the diplomatic process, which has previously focused on a US-backed plan for the handover of territory to the Lebanese army and the potential involvement of French and Italian forces. The Zioneer has reported on several rounds of these talks, including a sixth round centered on a US-backed transfer plan, and on earlier expressions of interest by France and Italy to join the implementation of new understandings. The current status of the proposal and the responses of the Israeli and Lebanese sides remain unclear.
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- StrongFrance, Italy ask to join implementation of new Israel-Lebanon understandings
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- StrongSixth round of Israel-Lebanon talks begins, focus on handover to Lebanese army
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