Lebanon and Israel entered a second day of US-brokered talks in Rome with major disagreements still blocking progress. The discussions are centered on two linked issues: Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon and demands related to disarming Hezbollah.
The renewed diplomacy suggests both sides remain engaged, but expectations for a breakthrough appear limited. Based on the latest developments, the Rome session is not expected to produce additional Israeli pullbacks in the near term.
At the heart of the dispute is the question of sequencing and responsibility. Lebanon and Israel remain split over how any withdrawal should proceed and what role Hezbollah’s weapons should play in a broader security arrangement for the border area.
The talks underline how fragile the situation remains despite continued mediation. For now, negotiations are continuing, but the gap between the two sides appears wide, leaving the future of southern Lebanon and wider border stability unresolved.
