US-mediated 'Israeli', Lebanese talks in Rome concluded
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- Negotiators agreed on the framework for launching pilot zones in southern Lebanon.
- Technical talks will continue to implement the broader trilateral framework.
- The long-term objective is a comprehensive peace agreement and a stable border.
Diplomatic talks between delegations from 'Israel' and Lebanon concluded in the Italian capital following two days of highly productive and positive discussions, the US Embassy in Beirut announced.
Hosted at the United States Embassy in Rome, the high-level meeting focused entirely on establishing a concrete roadmap to implement the historic framework agreement signed by the two countries in Washington.
Structuring southern pilot zones
The primary achievement of the two-day summit was a formal consensus on the operational structure and practical guidelines governing the "pilot zones" in southern Lebanon.
Under this US-backed initiative, 'Israeli' forces will gradually withdraw from designated border areas as the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) deploy to assume total security control and ensure the disarmament of non-state actors.
According to the statement released by the US Embassy in Beirut, the practical guidelines for these initial zones will be fully finalized and put into action over the coming days.
Transitioning to technical negotiations
With the groundwork for the pilot zones established, diplomatic teams are moving immediately into a broader, more detailed phase of the peace process.
"We will now transition to expanded technical talks that will focus on the implementation of all clauses of the trilateral framework," the US Embassy statement read, highlighting the ultimate objective of brokering a comprehensive, long-term agreement between 'Israel' and Lebanon.
The upcoming technical discussions are expected to tackle highly sensitive logistics, including the exact coordinate boundaries of the security sectors, specific timetables for troop movements, and independent verification mechanisms to ensure all parties remain in full compliance.
Despite the complex security environment, US mediators expressed strong optimism that the successful conclusion of the Rome round represents a vital, concrete step toward stabilizing the volatile border region.
