Israel and Lebanon discuss a U.S.-backed pilot plan in Washington under which Israeli forces would transfer control of some territory in southern Lebanon to the Lebanese Armed Forces, according to officials from both sides. The proposal is part of ongoing Israeli-Lebanese talks, including the latest round of negotiations. Officials say the plan focuses on territory Israel has occupied following the war with Hezbollah, with Israeli troops handing back authority over selected areas rather than a full withdrawal. The negotiations reportedly involve Israeli and Lebanese negotiators meeting with the involvement of the United States, and both sides describe the effort as a pilot project. Details such as the specific boundaries of the areas to be transferred and the timing of any handover were not included in the accounts provided. The discussions indicate a step-by-step approach to changing security arrangements in the south, with Lebanese army control replacing Israeli control over designated territory if the pilot proceeds.