Seventh round of Israel-Lebanon talks begins – what’s on the agenda?
Summary
A seventh round of talks between Israel and Lebanon is taking place in Rome with U.S. mediation. The talks focus on creating new “pilot zones” in southern Lebanon where Israeli forces will begin pulling back, and the Lebanese army will take control.Key Facts
- The talks are held in Rome and last three days.
- The goal is to set up zones where Israel withdraws and Lebanon’s army takes over.
- These talks follow a US-brokered framework agreement made on June 26.
- Israel still controls about 20% of southern Lebanon despite earlier agreements.
- Hezbollah is an Iran-backed group involved in the conflict.
- Israel and Hezbollah have been fighting since March after rocket attacks and strikes in early 2024.
- Over 4,000 people have been killed, and more than one million displaced due to the conflict.
- High-level political and military leaders from both sides are attending the talks.
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