Lebanon and Israel to hold eighth round of peace talks in Rome
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Lebanese and Israeli negotiators will hold an eighth round of peace talks in Rome on September 15-16 to discuss establishing pilot zones in southern Lebanon under Lebanese army control, following a breakdown in August due to a Hezbollah provocation and a goodwill gesture by Israel releasing five prisoners.
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Previous talks between Lebanon and Israel broke down on August 4-6 due to an armed provocation by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. On September 4, Israel released five prisoners to Lebanese authorities as a goodwill gesture, which helped revive bilateral contacts.
BEIRUT, September 11. /TASS/. Lebanese and Israeli negotiators will hold an eight round of peace talks in Rome on September 15-16, Al Jazeera reported, citing diplomats.
According to the TV channel, the two sides will discuss establishing more "pilot zones" in southern Lebanon under control of the republic’s army.
The previous round of talks on August 4-6 broke down because of an armed provocation by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
In a good-will gesture on September 4, Israel released five prisoners to Lebanese authorities which helped revive bilateral contacts.
Lebanon will continue the negotiation process toward "a complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from the country and a safe return of residents to the south," Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stated.
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The eighth round of talks will result in a tentative agreement on pilot zones in southern Lebanon.
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Open Questions
- What specific terms are being discussed for the 'pilot zones' in southern Lebanon?
- How will the Lebanese army ensure control over these zones?
- What guarantees exist to prevent further provocations by Hezbollah during the talks?
