Is the framework merely on paper

The article covers a meeting between Prime Minister Nohad Naheld and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, focusing on activating the framework agreement signed between Lebanon and Israel to settle border disputes. Both parties emphasized the importance of implementing clear mechanisms and tangible results, including an agreed-upon timeline for the withdrawal of Israeli forces and the assertion of Lebanese sovereignty, with Lebanon rejecting unilateral withdrawals and calling for full Israeli commitment without delays or security justifications. The meeting also discussed U.S. support for Lebanon and its institutions, highlighting the need to resume negotiations in Rome and expand testing zones, along with establishing a multilateral verification mechanism to prevent the politicization of Israeli violations. Observers anticipate that negotiations will resume soon, with a forthcoming date for the next round and binding measures to halt attacks expected.

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