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Israel and Lebanon Resume Negotiations in Rome Amid Hezbollah Concerns

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Israel and Lebanon Resume Negotiations in Rome Amid Hezbollah Concerns
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jul 11, 2026

What happened

Israel and Lebanon will hold their sixth negotiation round in Rome to discuss IDF withdrawal from southern Lebanon, contingent on Lebanese army control and Hezbollah's presence. Israel insists it will only withdraw if Hezbollah leaves the area.

  • 01Israel and Lebanon hold sixth negotiation round in Rome on June 6-7, 2023.
  • 02Negotiations occur at ambassadorial level with Yechiel Leiter and Nada Maawad representing each side.
  • 03Israel, U.S. Central Command, and Lebanese army prepare two pilot zones in southern Lebanon.
  • 04IDF withdrawal depends on Lebanese army assuming control of these zones.
  • 05Israel will maintain positions if Hezbollah remains in southern Lebanon.
  • 06Leiter stated progress hinges on Hezbollah's absence from the pilot zones.

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Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

YnetCenter · HebrewJul 12, 2026
Israel and Lebanon Resume Negotiations in Rome Amid Hezbollah Concerns
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 12, 2026
Lebanon Agrees to Participate in Rome Talks with Israel Amid US-Led Negotiations
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 11, 2026
Lebanon Agrees to Participate in New Peace Talks with Israel in Rome

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