Israel withdraws from Lebanon

The Israeli newspaper Maariv reported that Israel does not intend to withdraw from the Ali Taher Heights area in southern Lebanon, despite American pressure to continue the withdrawal. This stance contradicts a Washington-sponsored negotiation process aimed at completing the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanese territory.

The Israeli newspaper Maariv reported that Israel does not intend to withdraw from the Ali Taher Heights area in southern Lebanon, despite American pressure to continue the withdrawal. This stance contradicts a Washington-sponsored negotiation process aimed at completing the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanese territory.

An-Nahar: The eighth round of fighting between Lebanon and Israel is in September... and the escalation is open-ended.

Informed sources told MTV: Lebanon is not considering withdrawing from negotiations with Israel, and the date of September 1st for completing the negotiations in Rome is still valid as a date in itself, but it has not yet been officially determined, and "Berri is no stranger to Rome."

A Lebanese political source tells the Saudi-owned Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper that Hezbollah's complete evacuation of the Ali Taher Hills in southern Lebanon is the necessary path to continuing the implementation of the framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon, starting with establishing a ceasefire, expanding the pilot areas, and approving the mechanism that will be responsible for verifying the deployment of the army in the towns of Zawtar al-Gharbia, Fromm, and Serifa. The Lebanese political source added that the issue of the Ali Taher Hills will be at the center of the next round of talks to be hosted by Rome in early September between Israel and Lebanon. According to him, the future of the situation in southern Lebanon depends on Hezbollah's compliance, along with President Aoun's desire to evacuate the strategic hills, including the military facilities it has established under them. Hezbollah, the Lebanese source said, has not so far complied with the Lebanese government's desire for the army to deploy in the Ali Taher Hills, including its military facilities. The Lebanese official added that Israel's insistence on Hezbollah's withdrawal from Ali al-Tahr raises concerns that it will blow up the area, which would lead to catastrophic damage to the city of Nabatiya in southern Lebanon. At the same time, the Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar, affiliated with Hezbollah, reported that the American generals who met with the Lebanese senior officials clearly told them that it would be difficult to achieve qualitative progress in the negotiations and that they did not believe that there was a possibility that Israel would make a major withdrawal on the ground by the time of the Israeli elections. The Lebanese newspaper reported that the American side is exerting heavy pressure on Lebanon, and especially on the army, to take steps that Washington believes are necessary to reassure Israel about Lebanon's commitment to disarming Hezbollah. The American side, according to the report, does not deny the possibility that the IDF will carry out military lightning operations in southern Lebanon in order to reach sensitive Hezbollah sites. Netanyahu, the newspaper noted, is marketing such an operation, which in his view is a necessary continuation of what Israel has achieved in Lebanon, as it will hit Hezbollah's main command center, from which many operations against Israel originate.

The White House disapproves of a possible permanent Israeli military presence in Lebanon, Axios reports, citing a US State Department official. On June 26, Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement under which the IDF will begin withdrawing troops from Lebanese territory. As part of the pilot program, the Lebanese army will occupy two zones on either side of the Litani River. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz previously stated that the country would not withdraw from southern Lebanon, even if the US demanded it. It has been repeatedly emphasized that the IDF's primary goal is to destroy Hezbollah, whose members are primarily located in southern Lebanon. The US administration opposed this decision. "A permanent military presence in southern Lebanon is incompatible with the commitments outlined in the agreement or with the long-term peace and security of both states," Axios journalist Barak Ravid quotes a US State Department official. More IZ RU news in MAX

Sources indicate a preliminary agreement on a new round of negotiations between Lebanon and Israel at the beginning of September.

Our sources indicate that if Israel rejects the Lebanese conditions, Beirut will suspend its participation in the eighth round of talks expected in early September.

The Lebanese Al-Mayadeen channel reported overnight that Lebanon does not plan to participate in another round of negotiations in the coming month (after Lebanese media reported that another round of talks would open in Rome on September 1).* A Lebanese diplomatic source told the channel that some of the disagreements in the last round grew, after Israel demanded progress in the two current pilot areas before agreeing to expand them, and demanded Hezbollah's withdrawal from the Ali Taher Ridge. During the talks, the Lebanese delegation rejected Israeli claims that all of the controlled explosions that the IDF carries out every day in southern Lebanon are the destruction of Hezbollah's military infrastructure. @OmerShahar123

Israel refuses to withdraw from more south Lebanon areas at talks: source

Israel refuses to withdraw from more south Lebanon areas at talks: source

Israel refuses to withdraw from more south Lebanon areas at talks: source

Lebanese media: The next round is expected to take place on September 1, and that until then there will be no further Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.

#Breaking | A Lebanese official source told Anadolu Agency: September 1st has been proposed as a tentative date for a new round of negotiations with Israel, with the American side continuing its consultations with both parties until the final date is determined.

More on : According to @LBCILebanon The next round of negotiations between Lebanon and Israel is tentatively scheduled for September 1.

Lebanon and Israel are negotiating in Rome the withdrawal of occupying troops from southern Lebanon Beirut rejected verification under Israeli supervision and demands that it be carried out by the US or international organizations. The invasion left 4,333 dead. Will this round achieve concrete progress? #teleSUR #Lebanon #Israel

Lebanon and Israel are negotiating in Rome the withdrawal of occupying troops from southern Lebanon Beirut rejected verification under Israeli supervision and demands that it be carried out by the US or international organizations. The invasion left 4,333 dead. Will this round achieve concrete progress? #teleSUR #Lebanon #Israel

According to Sadaf Baghbani, a correspondent for Iran International, the seventh round of Lebanon-Israel talks was held in Rome on Tuesday, August 4, and this time hosted by Italy; previous rounds were mediated by the United States. The Lebanese government is demanding a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon, and Israel says that before withdrawing, it must ensure that these areas are cleared of Hezbollah weapons. According to the latest reports, the issue of the land border between the two countries has also been put on the agenda for the first time with Israel’s consent. Hezbollah’s Secretary General accused the Lebanese government of moving in line with Israel’s demands instead of Lebanon’s interests.

Live: Israel, Lebanon deadlocked on withdrawal process

Live: Israel, Lebanon deadlocked on withdrawal process

Live: Israel, Lebanon deadlocked on withdrawal process

US State Department: Talks between Israel and Lebanon in Rome will continue until August 6

US State Department: Negotiations between Lebanon and Israel will continue until August 6

The US State Department confirms that negotiations between Lebanon and Israel will continue until August 6 in Rome.

Building directly on the momentum from President Trump's meeting with President Aoun, Prime Minister Netanyahu, and the successful launch of the first pilot zones in southern Lebanon, the latest U.S.-facilitated talks between Israel and Lebanon began today in Rome and will continue through August 6. • • These discussions bring together technical teams from both governments to advance full implementation of the Trilateral Framework, including the pilot zone process, verified disarmament of Hizballah and other Iran-backed security threats, redeployment of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon, and laying the ground for a comprehensive peace and security agreement. • • The United States remains fully committed to supporting both governments as they carry this process forward in a manner that delivers lasting security for both countries, eliminates security threats to Israel, and restores Lebanese state authority throughout the south.

Israel withdraws 401st Brigade from southern Lebanon — The Israeli army announced on Sunday the withdrawal of the 401st Armored Brigade from southern Lebanon after eight months of military operations in the Arab country, during which nine officers and soldiers of the brigade were killed.

Israel withdraws 401st Brigade from southern Lebanon — The Israeli army announced on Sunday the withdrawal of the 401st Armored Brigade from southern Lebanon after eight months of military operations in the Arab country, during which nine officers and soldiers of the brigade were killed.

Israel withdraws 401st Brigade from southern Lebanon — The Israeli army announced on Sunday the withdrawal of the 401st Armored Brigade from southern Lebanon after eight months of military operations in the Arab country, during which nine officers and soldiers of the brigade were killed.

Two weeks after the initial agreement between Lebanon and Israel, brokered by the United States, the process of gradually withdrawing Israeli forces from southern Lebanon in exchange for Hezbollah's disarmament has slowly begun. The first phase of the plan was implemented in the village of West Zoutar after weeks of negotiations and several days of military operations, but Hezbollah continues to refuse to hand over its weapons. Iran International correspondent May Farhat reports.

Two weeks after the initial agreement between Lebanon and Israel, brokered by the United States, the process of gradually withdrawing Israeli forces from southern Lebanon in exchange for Hezbollah's disarmament has slowly begun. The first phase of the plan was implemented in the village of West Zoutar after weeks of negotiations and several days of military operations, but Hezbollah continues to refuse to hand over its weapons. Iran International correspondent May Farhat reports.