US envoy urges caution as Israel, Lebanon resume talks in Rome
U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa expressed cautious optimism on Monday ahead of renewed talks between Israeli and Lebanese representatives in Rome on Tuesday, while cautioning that “a great deal of technical work remains” to…
Assessment
The US envoy's warning highlights the gap between signing a framework agreement and ensuring its safe execution. The upcoming Rome talks and August summit will test whether both sides can agree on a concrete, workable process before moving forward. The core stake is civilian safety on the ground, which could be endangered by haste.