Lebanon and Israel hold seventh round of negotiations in Rome
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Lebanon and Israel began a seventh round of negotiations in Rome under US sponsorship. The talks are aimed at organising Israeli withdrawals from southern Lebanon after recent military operations.
Lebanon and Israel began a seventh round of negotiations in Rome on August 4, 2026.3,2 The discussions are taking place under US sponsorship, according to both countries.3,2 Washington has indicated that it is working for withdrawals of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon.3
Lebanon claimed that the talks were aimed at successive Israeli withdrawals from the south of the country.2 Israeli blasting operations near the fortress of Beaufort took place on the night of 30-31 July 2026.1 These blasts caused powerful shockwaves in Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon.1
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called these operations a “direct threat” to the ongoing negotiations.1
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