On August 6, the final stage of the seventh round of Lebanon-Israel negotiations, mediated by the US, began in Rome.
elchi reports, citing foreign media, that the discussions are focused on the mechanisms for implementing a ceasefire agreement, the completion of the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanese territory, and strengthening the deployment of the Lebanese army in border regions. This is the second phase hosted by Rome following five previous rounds held in Washington, as part of the negotiation process mediated by the US.
Beirut and Tel Aviv signed a framework agreement on June 26 with US mediation. The agreement provides for the phased withdrawal of Israel from occupied Lebanese territory and the commencement of a pilot model in designated areas.