Lebanon and Israel schedule next talks for August 4 in Italy
Lebanon and Israel will hold their next round of U.S.-brokered talks on August 4 in Italy according to a Lebanese official.
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- Hezbollah
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What to watch next
- Watch for official readouts after the August 4 session for indications of movement on border demarcation.
- Monitor upcoming State Department briefings on the status of the Rome channel.
- Watch for any joint statements or scheduled follow-up meetings after the Rome round concludes.
- Follow upcoming rounds for any announced implementation timeline or sticking points.
- Watch for the next round of Rome talks or any announced withdrawal timeline from Lebanese or Israeli officials.
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