US Proposes 60-Day De-Escalation Plan for Lebanon Amid Ongoing Talks
US proposes 60-day phased de-escalation plan for Lebanon — media

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The US has proposed a 60-day phased de-escalation plan aimed at reducing tensions between Lebanon and Israel. This plan includes the withdrawal of Israeli troops and the deployment of Lebanese forces and UN peacekeepers to maintain ceasefire. However, key issues remain unresolved, particularly concerning Hezbollah's disarmament.
- 01The proposed plan outlines a gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanese territory over 60 days.
- 02The Lebanese army and UN peacekeepers will be deployed to southern areas to uphold the ceasefire.
- 03Israel demands security guarantees, including the dismantling of Hezbollah’s military structure, before troop withdrawal.
- 04Lebanon asserts that disarming Hezbollah is a domestic issue and should not be a precondition for negotiations.
- 05Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam emphasized the importance of diplomatic negotiations to resolve the conflict.
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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.
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The proposed de-escalation plan could significantly affect the security dynamics in southern Lebanon and the broader region.
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