Lebanon-Israel negotiations teeter, but fall short of collapse

An explosive device detonated as an Israeli military vehicle passed through southern Lebanon’s town of Mansouri, killing two Israeli soldiers. The incident, reported by the Israeli media, was only officially confirmed on Thursday. Yet it had already reverberated through the negotiating room in Rome the previous day.Israel was quick to respond by issuing a forced evacuation order for the village and carrying out airstrikes, claiming that Hezbollah had violated the cease-fire agreement.At the same time, the Lebanese delegation was in contact with the Americans to try to get the evacuation order and airstrikes called off, while continuing discussions on an expansion of the “pilot zones.” Catch up on yesterday's wrap-up Amid Rome talks, Israel issues first evacuation order in south Lebanon since June This escalation has deeply disrupted...