Europe Critiques Lebanon Ahead of Rome Talks
The official Lebanese attention primarily depends on a second meeting between Lebanon and Israel, scheduled to take place in Rome from August 4 to 6 under American sponsorship, aimed at strengthening the implementation of the model areas agreement. The Lebanese delegation will focus on accusing Israel of obstructing the deployment of the army in the initial areas and the necessity of the occupation's withdrawal from the occupied regions, especially the populated ones. Security sources indicated that Lebanon's success depends on its ability to manage the populated areas between the Litani River's two banks and to establish control over them, particularly areas where the infrastructure has not been destroyed, as "Hezbollah" can benefit from the residents. Reports also reveal Israel's rejection of involving United Nations forces, especially against proposals that include entrusting international troops, while the Americans are pressuring Lebanon to eliminate the European role, keeping matters solely under U.S. supervision — a step aimed at reducing the presence of UNIFIL forces and ensuring Israel’s control over security in the south.
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