Lebanon deputy PM says framework with Israel lacks timeline for army’s withdrawal

Lebanon's Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri stated that the proposed ceasefire framework with Israel does not include a timeline for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon. He criticized the U.S. for acting as a sponsor rather than a mediator and called for adjustments to the balance of power to restore confidence in the talks. A U.S. official described the negotiations as 'productive' and confirmed they would continue.