A proposed pilot zone in South Lebanon has been narrowed to six villages as part of the sixth round of Lebanese-Israeli negotiations held Tuesday and Wednesday in Rome. The plan is intended to test implementation of reciprocal withdrawals by Israel and Hezbollah. The proposed zone includes Western Zawtar (Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh), Froun, Ghandouriyeh, Qalaouiyeh, Burj Qalaouiyeh, and Srifa. Parts of one village remain under Israeli occupation, while the other five are under Israeli fire control.

Israel said it was ready to move forward with plans to withdraw troops from two areas of south Lebanon, as the two countries held a new round of talks in Rome on Tuesday.

Israel plans pilot zones in southern Lebanon under a US deal. Withdrawal by December 31, 2026 at 11.5% YES.