The third round of direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon has opened in Rome, according to security analyst Yair Goldblatt. Goldblatt reports that this is the last round of talks scheduled for this week.
The third round of direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon began Thursday in Rome, according to security analyst Yair Goldblatt. Goldblatt noted that this is the last round of talks scheduled for this week.
The talks were previously announced for August 4-6 in Rome, as The Zioneer reported on July 29, following the US State Department's confirmation. Earlier rounds of negotiations were held in Washington in June and July, focused on frameworks for Israeli withdrawal and the establishment of 'pilot zones' in southern Lebanon.
Details on the specific agenda of the current round have not been disclosed. The broader diplomatic track aims to reach a permanent ceasefire and security arrangement along the Israel-Lebanon border.
3 developments
- DevelopingDiplomatic source: Israel-Lebanon negotiations in Rome suspended
- DevelopingReport: New round of Israel-Lebanon negotiations to begin Tuesday
- StrongUS State Department confirms next round of Israel-Lebanon talks in Rome, August 4-6
- StrongAxios: First Day of Israel-Lebanon Talks Ends Without Progress
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