Israel and Lebanon are holding discussions on a U.S.-backed proposal under which Israeli forces would hand over some territory they entered during the 2023 war with Hezbollah to the Lebanese military, according to Israeli and Lebanese officials cited by multiple outlets. Lebanese security officials say talks are ongoing and that specific military-to-military discussions are expected on Wednesday. In the framework described by officials, the Lebanese troops that would take over the area would undergo U.S. training and be vetted to reduce the risk that they are linked to Iran-backed Hezbollah. Israel would also keep a military presence in a buffer zone along the border. The discussions involve both sides’ officials, with the proposal focused on security arrangements in southern Lebanon and the implementation steps for any territorial transfer. Details on the scope of the territory and the timeline are not fully specified in the available reporting.
Israel and Lebanon discuss U.S.-backed plan to transfer parts of southern territory
Israel and Lebanon are holding discussions on a U.S.-backed proposal under which Israeli forces would hand over some territory they entered during the 2023 war with Hezbollah to the Lebanese military,...
- Israel and Lebanon hold talks that include a U.S.-backed proposal for transferring some southern territory to the Lebanese military.
- The proposal centers on territory Israel seized or entered during the war with Hezbollah.
- Lebanese troops involved would receive U.S. training and vetting to ensure they are not linked to Hezbollah.
- Israel would retain a military presence in a buffer zone along the border.
- Lebanese officials say military-to-military discussions are expected to continue on Wednesday.
JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, June 24 (Reuters) - Talks between Israel and Lebanon include discussion of a U.S.-backed proposal for Israeli forces to hand over some of the territory they have invaded during the war with Hezbollah to the Lebanese military, according to Israeli and Lebanese officials.The Israeli officials said the Lebanese troops involved would undergo U.S. training and vetting to ensure they are not linked to Iran-backed Hezbollah, while Israel would maintain a military presence in a buffer zone along the border.
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