The fourth round of negotiations between Lebanese and Israeli delegations has commenced in Washington, focusing on a US-proposed 60-day phased de-escalation plan. This plan aims for the gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanese territory while concurrently deploying the Lebanese army and United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeepers to southern regions to maintain the ceasefire. Although the US does not anticipate an immediate breakthrough, it sees these talks as a means to rebuild trust between the two parties. Israel is currently linking its troop withdrawal to firm security guarantees, which include the complete dismantling of Hezbollah’s military capabilities. Conversely, Lebanon maintains that disarming Hezbollah is a domestic concern that should only be addressed after Israeli troops have left. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam reiterated Beirut's commitment to a diplomatic resolution, stating that negotiations represent the most viable and least costly path for the Lebanese people, aiming to end the occupation and allow residents of southern regions to return home.