BEIRUT: A planned virtual meeting between Lebanese, Israeli and US military representatives to discuss the implementation of pilot zones in southern Lebanon was postponed on Friday, sources told Arab News. The meeting had been expected to focus on finalizing the pilot zones, setting a timetable for Israel’s withdrawal and expanding the Lebanese army’s deployment under the framework agreement signed in Washington on June 26.

Lebanon and Israel have taken steps toward creating “pilot zones” in southern Lebanon, following U.S.-mediated talks in Rome. The U.S.

A State Department official said Wednesday that talks between Lebanon and Israel have ended after two days of “productive and positive” discussions.“We