Ambassador Issa: Lebanon and Israel must agree on clear, workable process
U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa said Monday he is encouraged that U.S.-sponsored talks between Lebanon and Israel remain ongoing in Rome, as he hoped the talks would reach a successful outcome.
"A great deal of technical work remains to ensure civilian safety on the ground," Issa posted on the embassy's X platform, adding that there is "a meaningful difference between drafting an agreement on paper and implementing it responsibly.
He said moving too quickly risks jeopardizing the very civilians this process is meant to protect and urged parties to take the time needed to get this right the first time. "Doing so will allow subsequent pilot zones to move forward more efficiently."
"Both sides must agree on a clear, workable process before proceeding," he concluded.
Source: Naharnet
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