The Lebanese presidential palace issued a statement on the 7th saying that recent negotiations between Lebanon and Israel in the Italian capital Rome have made progress on border issues and the release of the detained persons. The statement quoted Lebanese President Aoun's speech at the cabinet meeting as saying that this round of negotiations revolves around issues such as a cease-fire, border issues, release of detained persons, and issues related to the withdrawal of troops from “pilot areas.” Discussions between the two sides on border issues and the release of detained persons have made “positive progress,” and related measures are expected to be introduced in the near future. The parties concerned will begin to resolve remaining issues such as the cease-fire and the “pilot area” issue. The “pilot zone” mechanism stems from the tripartite framework agreement reached between Lebanon, Israel, and the United States at the end of June this year. According to the agreement, the Israeli army will withdraw from parts of southern Lebanon, and the Lebanese army will take over local security affairs.

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