Lebanon-'Israel' normalization 'a far-fetched dream': Israeli media

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Al Mayadeen net + Israeli media
12 Mar 2025 23:49

Current indirect negotiations are focused on demarcation, not normalization, an informed source confirmed.

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Graffiti written by Israeli occupation soldiers is seen in a Lebanese house in the southern town of Khiam, southern Lebanon, Tuesday, February 18, 2025 (AP)

There are no discussions regarding the normalization of ties between Lebanon and "Israel", Israeli media reported on Wednesday, citing a source informed on the current negotiations.

The source clarified that normalization is far-fetched, warning that "such claims could harm the ongoing talks, which are focused on border demarcation."

This comes in response to reports published by Israeli Channel 12, which quoted Israeli officials as saying, "We are seeking normalization with Lebanon, and the recent talks are part of these efforts."

Lebanon announced earlier today the formation of three committees aimed at resolving outstanding issues with the Israeli occupation in continuation of the implementation of UN Resolution 1701, Al Mayadeen reported as per its sources.

According to details provided to Al Mayadeen, the committees are inseparable from Resolution 1701, and do not entail direct negotiations between Lebanon and "Israel".

The committees are not a forefront for normalizing ties with the occupation, the sources affirmed, stressing that all rumors are incorrect.

They, however, aim to resolve three main unsettled issues: Matters related to the occupied Palestinian-Lebanese border, "disputed" sites along the border that have been an outstanding issue since the 2006 war, and the five occupied positions after the recent war. The issue of Lebanese prisoners held in "Israel" will also be examined.