What was discussed on third day of Lebanon-Israel talks?

Lebanon and Israel have concluded the seventh round of their indirect negotiations, with sources indicating a preliminary date for the next round is set for September 1. The U.S. has pledged to follow up on issues concerning captives and the border during the interim period.

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There is no new progress on the pilot zones. Lebanon is insisting on a new zone, while Israel insists on verifying the first two zones.

Sources close to the negotiations revealed that progress on defining "pilot zones" remains stalled, as Lebanon insists on establishing a new zone while Israel prioritizes verifying the initial two. Discussions also touched upon drafting a security agreement for the border, exploring frameworks through the United Nations or the United States. A shortlist of individuals to oversee disarmament in the pilot zones has been agreed upon, alongside a determination to solidify the current ceasefire.

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A shortlist of those who will oversee (disarmament in pilot zones) has been reached, and there is a determination to solidify the ceasefire. It was also agreed to resort to the Security Council to seek a new resolution that would establish a U.N. framework for the post-UNIFIL period.

The talks also addressed the sensitive issue of captives and missing persons. Lebanon presented preliminary lists of prisoners and missing individuals, while Israel provided a list of missing and deceased Lebanese Jews. Lebanon has emphasized starting with the release of Lebanese civilians, seeking a comprehensive cessation of hostilities, a demand not met by the Israeli side.

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Lebanon insisted on beginning with the release of the first batch of (Lebanese) civilians.

Meanwhile, sources from Baabda Palace confirmed that a geographical survey of occupied territories on maps has been completed in preparation for scheduling pilot zones, with further discussions deferred pending political decisions. Lebanon reiterated its call for a "comprehensive ceasefire," with a promise of a response to be conveyed through American mediation.

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The Lebanese delegation's main political demand focused on achieving a comprehensive cessation of hostilities, including a halt to detonations, but the Israeli side did not agree to it.