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Israeli Opposition Slows South Lebanon Talks
The article discusses the obstacles facing the implementation of security arrangements in southern Lebanon. Israel has set three red lines that hinder progress: refusing to allow the proposed Italian forces to participate, opposition to expanding the designated areas, and obstructing post-UNIFIL arrangements—particularly the proposal for an alternative European force. These obstacles include disagreements over the powers of the international forces, the duration of verification operations, and the resources of the Lebanese Army. Additionally, Israel opposes certain tasks assigned to the new international force, especially house inspections and surveillance procedures. Israeli leaks reveal that Tel Aviv is dissatisfied with the outcomes of the testing zones and is against deploying Italian troops to monitor withdrawals, fearing it would restrict their operational freedom in Lebanon. Meanwhile, contacts with the United States continue in efforts to craft a final solution for these arrangements and address the complexities surrounding the international forces' mandates and the Lebanese Army's performance in the targeted areas.
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