The second day of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon has concluded, with an additional day of discussions scheduled for Thursday, according to a source tracking the talks. The talks, being held in Washington, follow a first day that ended without reported progress, though subsequent reports indicated some improvement in the atmosphere and progress on military issues.
The second day of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon concluded overnight, with a third day now scheduled for Thursday, according to a source tracking the talks.
As The Zioneer reported throughout Wednesday, the first day of talks in Washington ended without reported progress, with Axios citing deep disagreements on the scope and timeline of an Israeli withdrawal. Later Wednesday, Lebanese media reported some progress in the military track, and the U.S. ambassador to Lebanon acknowledged difficulties but expressed hope they would be addressed.
The negotiations are focused on a framework for an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, following months of cross-border hostilities. A military-to-military component is being conducted at the Pentagon. It remains unconfirmed what, if any, concrete headway was made on the second day, or whether the key sticking points — pace of withdrawal and disputed areas — have narrowed.
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