After US mediation, Israel and Lebanon will open negotiations to resolve several disputes over areas across the border between the two countries, a source with knowledge told The Jerusalem Post on Tuesday.
The goal is to start the talks “as soon as possible,” according to the source.
The discussions will focus on the release of Lebanese prisoners, the remaining points of contention along the Blue Line, and the five remaining locations where IDF troops are still stationed.
Earlier, a quadrilateral meeting was held in Naqoura, Lebanon, with the participation of IDF representatives alongside representatives from the United States, France, and Lebanon, the Prime Minister’s Office and the Trump administration announced in separate statements.
During the meeting, it was agreed to establish three joint working groups aimed at stabilizing the region. These groups will focus on the five points controlled by Israel in southern Lebanon, discussions regarding the Blue Line and disputed areas, and the Lebanese detainees held by Israel.
Additionally, Israel will return a number of Lebanese back to Lebanon, who were captured during the war, a source familiar with the details told the Post Tuesday.
Maintaining ceasefire agreement
“Everyone involved remains committed to maintaining the ceasefire agreement and to fully implement all its terms. We look forward to quickly convening these diplomat-led working groups to resolve outstanding issues, along with our international partners,” the Trump administration statement said.
This is a developing story.
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