The first round of Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington ended without an agreement. The main reason is serious disagreements over the conditions and timeline for the withdrawal of Israeli forces.
According to Axios, US mediators have launched a new phase to bridge the positions of the parties.
A source said the head of the Israeli delegation objected to the mechanism agreed between the US and Iran. US representatives had to intervene several times to soften his stance.
Washington is trying to convince Israel of the importance of Iran's participation in the mechanism. The new round includes discussions on creating special "pilot zones" in southern Lebanon.
