Middle East

US, Lebanese delegations meet to discuss Israeli 'pilot zones' withdrawal

US and Lebanese delegations met to discuss establishing a mechanism for Israel's withdrawal from so-called 'pilot zones'. The talks are focused on the first of the two designated zones.

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Al Jazeera1 h ago

US and Lebanese delegations held talks focused on establishing a mechanism for Israel's withdrawal from so-called 'pilot zones' in southern Lebanon. Sources say discussions are centered on the first of the two designated zones.

The talks form part of a broader diplomatic effort to implement ceasefire arrangements in the region. Both sides want the withdrawal process to proceed through verifiable steps.

Lebanon's government renewed its call for the withdrawal to take place without delay. The US side is expecting the process to be backed by concrete steps in the coming weeks.

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