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US extends fifth round of Israel-Lebanon border negotiations by one day
The US State Department announced that the fifth round of talks between Israel and Lebanon has been extended until Friday. Israeli media reported that the sides disagree on Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
The US State Department announced that the fifth round of ongoing border negotiations between Israel and Lebanon has been extended by one day. The talks, which were scheduled to conclude on Thursday, will continue until Friday morning.
Israel's state broadcaster, citing unnamed sources, reported that the two sides disagree on Israel's withdrawal from an area known as the 'yellow line'. It was stated that Israel refuses to withdraw from points within this line, such as Shaqif Castle, citing the range of anti-tank missiles.
According to a report by The Jerusalem Post, Israel is considering a conditional and gradual withdrawal from some areas. In response, Lebanon demands a full withdrawal from all occupied territories.
The Washington administration has proposed a pilot plan that envisions a gradual Israeli withdrawal, the deployment of the Lebanese army in the area, and the elimination of Hezbollah's infrastructure. However, no agreement has been reached on which area the implementation will begin.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will remain in the area. Defense Minister Yisrael Katz stated that the military will not withdraw even under US pressure.
Israel's army radio claimed that some brigades have withdrawn from Lebanon as part of preparations. There has been no comment from the Lebanese side on this claim.
Israel has occupied parts of southern Lebanon for decades and since the 2023-2024 war. According to official Lebanese data, since March 2, 2026, 4,230 people have been killed, 12,179 wounded, and over 1 million displaced in Israeli attacks.
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