Lebanese and Israeli negotiators have convened in Rome for the seventh round of ceasefire talks, as both sides seek to advance an agreement aimed at reducing tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border. The negotiations follow up on a framework reached in June, under which Israel would gradually withdraw from parts of southern Lebanon, while the Lebanese Armed Forces would assume control of the area and work to disarm Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group that operates in southern Lebanon. The proposed plan is expected to begin with pilot zones, where Israeli forces would pull back and Lebanese troops would take over security responsibilities before any broader implementation. | Videos

BEIRUT: Lebanon is preparing for a seventh round of US-mediated negotiations with Israel in Rome on Tuesday amid cautious hopes of progress, despite continued Israeli military…

The three-day negotiations will focus on expanding pilot zones in southern Lebanon, as Washington presses Beirut to dismantle Hezbollah's infrastructure while urging both sides to…