JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, June 24 (Reuters) - Talks between Israel and Lebanon include discussion of a U.S.-backed proposal for Israeli forces to hand over some of the territory they have invaded during the war with Hezbollah to the Lebanese military, according to Israeli and Lebanese officials.The Israeli officials said the Lebanese troops involved would undergo U.S. training and vetting to ensure they are not linked to Iran-backed Hezbollah, while Israel would maintain a military presence in a buffer zone along the border.

Israel believes that transferring the responsibility to Lebanon’s army could serve as a test of its ability and willingness to act against Hezbollah, said N12.

Lebanese army to deploy in IDF-vacated areas under US supervision. Peace deal with Hezbollah by July 31, 2026 at 31% YES.

JERUSALEM: Israel and Lebanon are discussing a US-backed pilot project under which Israeli troops would hand over control of some territory in southern Lebanon to the…

Lebanese army units would undergo US-led training and vetting to ensure they are not linked to Hezbollah, according to officials, as part of a phased mechanism discussed under…

JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, June 24 (Reuters) - Talks between Israel and Lebanon include discussion of a U.S.-backed proposal for Israeli forces to hand over some of the territory they have…

Israel and Lebanon are negotiating US-backed pilot zones to transfer security control in southern Lebanon from Israeli forces to the Lebanese Armed Forces.

Israeli and Lebanese negotiators in Washington are discussing a US-backed pilot project under which Israeli troops would hand back control over some territory in…

International News: Israel and Lebanon are discussing a US-backed proposal that could see Israeli forces hand over parts of southern Lebanese territory captured during th.

Plan announced by Aoun involves Lebanese Army taking control of positions occupied by Israeli troops

Israel and Lebanon are negotiating a US-backed pilot scheme in Washington for Israeli forces to withdraw from southern Lebanon and hand control to vetted

Israel is adamant on keeping a “buffer zone” in Lebanon “as long as is necessary”