Israel and Lebanon hold talks in Rome on Hezbollah disarmament

Israel and Lebanon held a new round of direct talks in Rome on August 4, 2026, to discuss a security agreement, including Hezbollah's disarmament and pilot zones. The talks, the seventh session under U.S. sponsorship, proceeded despite fierce opposition from Hezbollah. The first day of negotiations concluded without immediate results. The discussions aim to address long-standing security concerns between the two neighbors.