What did Lebanon and Israel discuss in Rome talks?
Lebanese Presidency sources said Tuesday that the Rome talks between Lebanon and Israel were discussing the issue of the so-called pilot zones in order to issue a decision regarding them.
“Israel has demanded clarification on how the Lebanese Army's deployment and control will be achieved,” the sources told Al-Arabiya television.
“Lebanon has provided answers regarding the army's ability to impose its control and the focus is on the Israeli withdrawal being simultaneous with the army's deployment,” the sources said, adding that “the emphasis is on the pilot zones being located in occupied towns.”
Baabda sources meanwhile told Al-Jadeed TV that “the first step for Lebanon lies in recording an Israeli withdrawal from the first inch of Lebanese territory.”
“The discussions for Lebanon have focused on how to establish the implementation mechanisms for the framework agreement,” the sources said.
Baabda sources meanwhile told MTV that “a specific geographical zone will be designated for the Israeli withdrawal, with the technical details to be left to a specialized committee if needed, in preparation for its completion before the President's visit to the United States.”
“Lebanon, under the guidance of the Army Command, presented a comprehensive plan addressing Israeli concerns regarding the army's ability to fully control the area after any withdrawal. The Israeli side also presented its concerns, and the details are currently being discussed under American auspices,” the sources said.
Source: Naharnet
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