US-brokered negotiations between Israel and Lebanon in Rome ended several hours earlier than scheduled, according to a report by The Times of Israel citing an Israeli source.

The unexpected conclusion brought the talks to a close before the planned end of the meeting. The report did not provide details about the reason for the early finish or whether the discussions produced any agreement.

The negotiations were being held with US involvement as the two sides addressed issues in their discussions. Further information about the meeting and its outcome was expected to follow.