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Lebanon Disappointed as Israel Rejects Expanding Pilot Zones in South Lebanon Talks
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First reported by Maariv · Aug 5, 2026
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The seventh Israel-Lebanon negotiation round ended in Rome with Lebanon disappointed after Israel refused to expand pilot zones in southern Lebanon. Israel demands verification of Lebanese army control over initial zones before any expansion, amid ongoing Hezbollah influence. A follow-up meeting is planned for September 1.
- 01Israel and Lebanon concluded their seventh negotiation round in Rome after three days of talks.
- 02Lebanese officials wanted to expand pilot zones in southern Lebanon, but Israel refused.
- 03Israel demands verification of Lebanese army control over initial pilot areas before expansion.
- 04Hezbollah still controls large parts of southern Lebanon, limiting Lebanese army operations.
- 05A recent attack killed two Israeli soldiers, highlighting ongoing security risks.
- 06Next negotiation round is scheduled for September 1, with progress uncertain if control is not established.
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