Israel, Lebanon Discuss US-Proposed Hezbollah-Free Zones as Trump Pushes Parallel Peace

3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 25

Washington talks in recent weeks have focused on identifying southern Lebanon areas where Beirut could demonstrate it can keep Hezbollah out.
The discussions gained momentum after the interim US-Iran peace accord, which revived a parallel diplomatic track between Israel and Lebanon.
Trump administration officials have resisted Tehran's demand to tie US-Iran talks to ending Israeli operations against Hezbollah, while still pressing Israel to show restraint.
The proposed zones would test whether the Lebanese government can assert control in the south even as Israel maintains its military grip on parts of Lebanon.

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