Report: Arabs and Europeans agree with US on Lebanon-Israel solution

The days leading up to the Trump-Netanyahu summit witnessed intensive contacts between several Arab and European countries on one side and Washington on the other, resulting in an agreement on broad outlines, which received the support of some members of the White House team, Lebanese-American sources said.

“These outlines were discussed with the Israeli side, which did not express enthusiasm for them, while the final decision was left to the meeting” between Trump and Netanyahu, the sources told ad-Diyar newspaper.

According to the sources, the proposed framework offers Lebanon an additional opportunity to fulfill its international obligations.

The most notable points include an official Lebanese declaration, coinciding with a statement from Hezbollah, affirming that the area south of the Litani River is free of any weapons or armed presence. This declaration would be confirmed by a special investigation committee, with the Lebanese government bearing the consequences of any subsequent violations.

In return, Israel would cease its military operations over Lebanese territory. The Lebanese cabinet would then announce the transition to the second phase of the "weapons monopolization" plan, extending between the Litani and Awali rivers, the sources said.

“This phase requires a relatively long period to implement. Simultaneously, the government would issue an official statement affirming its readiness for peace,” the sources added.