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الكتائب اللبنانية
Lebanon Outlines Conditions to Restart Talks
Lebanese sources have revealed that Lebanon is demanding clear progress on three main issues before resuming negotiations with Israel, following the conclusion of the seventh round in Rome. These conditions include an absolute ceasefire on Lebanese territory, the establishment of a new experimental zone covering Bint Jbeil and Khuwayr, and a halt to house demolitions and land excavations in the south. Lebanon also insists on adhering to UN Security Council Resolution 1701 issued in 2006 and refuses any new texts that would undermine its substance or impose unilateral obligations without reciprocal guarantees. Additionally, Lebanon calls for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the border areas based on the 1923 borders and the 1949 agreement, rejecting any arrangements that legitimize Israeli military movements within Lebanese territory. The core disagreements revolve around the mechanisms for guarantees, the rights of direct intervention, and monitoring military operations. While Washington seeks to provide security assurances to Israel, Beirut emphasizes respect for its sovereignty and adherence to international legitimacy to protect its borders. Lebanon considers that the maximum acceptable commitment is to international resolutions to ensure its sovereignty, and that the continuation of neutral negotiations depends on the extent to which U.S. mediation can bridge differences regarding withdrawal, oversight mechanisms, and the freedom of military movement in the south.
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