US Embassy in Rome

Lebanon and Israel concluded talks in Rome over 'pilot zones' under a US-brokered framework, agreeing to Israeli troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon and Lebanese army deployment. A US official confirmed the structure and guidelines for the pilot zones were finalized, though Israel has violated a recent ceasefire and Hezbollah, a key non-state group, rejects disarmament and direct contact with Israel.

Lebanon and Israel concluded U.S.-brokered talks in Rome, with a U.S. official stating progress was made on a plan involving Israeli forces potentially withdrawing from parts of southern Lebanon. The negotiations, held at the U.S. embassy in Rome, mark the sixth round of face-to-face discussions since the war between Israel and Hezbollah began on March 2.