The sixth round of U.S.-mediated negotiations comes as Lebanon insists Israel withdraw from two planned pilot zones before further progress, while Israel says no pullout is imminent
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The sixth round of U.S.-mediated negotiations comes as Lebanon insists Israel withdraw from two planned pilot zones before further progress, while Israel says no pullout is imminent
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03:45 AM • July 13 2026 IDT
Israeli and Lebanese representatives are set to begin another two-day round of U.S.-mediated talks in Rome on Tuesday, the sixth round of direct negotiations since the cease-fire between Iran, the United States and Israel was declared in April.
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