Israelauthorities study are the option of withdrawing a certain number of military personnel from the south of Lebanon in order to improve the situation during the negotiations with Beirut, reports CNN, citing an Israeli informed source.
Hiswordin Israelthey are thinking about the "symbolic" withdrawal of troops from the south of Lebanon. That step could coincide with three days of US-led talks between Israel and Lebanon that are due to begin later this week in Washington. According to the TV company source, it will be a "step forward" for the Lebanese government. Israel wants to prioritize diplomacy and separate the issue of Lebanon from the US-Iran talks.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar stated on June 22 that they have no territorial claims to Lebanon, but they have no intention of leaving the security zone created in South Lebanon to prevent Hezbollah from attacking Israelis.
