A new Lebanese proposal has reportedly surfaced in negotiations with Israel, with talks in Rome focusing on a pilot initiative for two southern towns near the border: Bint Jbeil and al-Khiam. The idea was reported by Asharq Al-Awsat and presented by the Lebanese delegation during the latest round of discussions.
The reported plan would bring Bint Jbeil and al-Khiam into a limited pilot framework, rather than attempt a broader rollout all at once. Both towns carry strong symbolic weight in southern Lebanon and, according to the description of the talks, remain largely displaced.
That focus suggests the proposal is aimed at testing whether smaller, high-profile steps can be used to advance the wider Israel-Lebanon negotiations. By centering on two specific locations, the initiative appears designed to measure what is possible on the ground while addressing areas with both political and humanitarian importance.
The report points to a potentially new direction in the Rome discussions, where practical arrangements for border-area communities may be taking a more prominent place. It remains unclear from the available details how Israel responded or whether the proposal will become part of any broader understanding.
