Israel and Lebanon Initiate Border Negotiations to Resolve Disputes
Israel and Lebanon have initiated border negotiations to address territorial disputes, focusing on strategic points, the Blue Line, and detainee status. Five Lebanese detainees were transferred as a goodwill gesture. Joint working groups were established to enhance stability in the region.
On Tuesday, Israel and Lebanon commenced negotiations aimed at resolving border issues between the two nations. This dialogue involves participants from the Israel Defense Forces, the United States, France, and Lebanon, who convened in Naqoura, Southern Lebanon. The meeting led to the establishment of three joint working groups dedicated to fostering stability in the region.
The focus of these working groups will be on three crucial matters: addressing five strategic points in Southern Lebanon still under Israeli control since the ceasefire expiration, discussions concerning the Blue Line, and resolving outstanding territorial disputes. Additionally, the groups will explore the status of Lebanese detainees currently held by Israel.
In conjunction with these negotiations and with United States coordination, five Lebanese detainees were recently transferred from Israel to Lebanon. This transfer, which occurred via the Rosh Hanikra crossing and was supervised by a Red Cross convoy, serves as a gesture of goodwill extended to Lebanon’s newly elected president.
The initiation of border negotiations between Israel and Lebanon marks a significant step towards stabilizing relations between the two countries. With the formation of joint working groups addressing critical issues such as territorial disputes and detainee status, there is potential for progress in achieving long-term peace. The recent transfer of detainees further exemplifies a willingness to build constructive diplomatic ties.
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