The second day of the current round of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon in Rome has begun, according to a Lebanese report cited by Israeli media. The US State Department said the talks, which began Tuesday, are scheduled to continue through August 6.
The second day of the ongoing Israel-Lebanon talks in Rome opened Wednesday, following a first day of discussions on Tuesday. The Lebanese delegation, led by former ambassador to Washington Simon Karam, arrived in Rome on Monday after departing Beirut.
According to the US State Department, the talks began Tuesday and are planned to continue through Thursday, August 6. Lebanese sources reported to Al-Arabiya that Tuesday's discussions focused on the border file. Separately, a Lebanese daily reported that the talks are expected to address the expansion of 'pilot zones' and the disarmament of Hezbollah, though the latter remains a deeply contested issue.
Israeli officials have maintained that any withdrawal from southern Lebanon must be conditioned on preventing Hezbollah's return to border areas and ensuring effective enforcement by the Lebanese army. The delegation is operating under instructions from Beirut to condition broader discussions on the presentation of a clear roadmap for an Israeli withdrawal.
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