An Israeli source told Haaretz that the Israeli army would be required to partially withdraw from the "Yellow Line," while the Lebanese Army would operate under strict American supervision and assume responsibility for areas not currently under Israeli military control.

The Israeli source added that representatives from Israel and Lebanon are expected to decide this week, within the framework of ongoing talks between the two countries, on the so-called "Pilot Areas," where responsibility will be transferred from the Israeli army to the Lebanese Army.

The source explained that this arrangement would require Israel to withdraw from portions of the Yellow Line in certain locations, though he said it remains unclear whether there are any plans for the Israeli army to pull back from Beaufort Castle.

In other areas, the Lebanese Army is expected to assume responsibility for territory that is not currently under Israeli control, meaning no Israeli withdrawal would be necessary.

Israeli military vehicle on the border with Lebanon (AFP).

New rounds of negotiations between Lebanon and Israel are set to take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in Washington under American mediation, with participation from officials at the ambassadorial and military level.

The idea of “Pilot Zones,” where the Lebanese Army would assume full responsibility first, was introduced in the joint statement issued by the U.S. State Department on behalf of the United States, Israel, and Lebanon following the previous round of talks in Washington earlier this month.

The Kan reported that the Israel Defense Forces are expected to reduce their forces in southern Lebanon in the coming days, after completing most of their operational objectives, coinciding with the meeting scheduled this week between Israeli and Lebanese negotiating delegations.

Talks between Lebanon and Israel in Washington (AFP).

The Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom reported that discussions between Israel and the United States on the Lebanese file have reached understandings indicating that no Israeli withdrawal is currently planned.

However, it added that military activity on the ground would be limited to removing various threats and completing the clearing of infrastructure in areas south of the “Yellow Line” designated by Israel in southern Lebanon.

The newspaper added that it has been agreed to strengthen coordination between the Israeli army and the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), moving beyond simply informing the Americans minutes before any major Israeli operation toward continuous, ongoing updates on developments, including alleged Hezbollah violations and Israeli military activity.

Regarding major Israeli offensive operations, such as carrying out an attack deep in Lebanon’s Beqaa region, the newspaper Israel Hayom reported that they would require high-level Israeli political approval, with decisions made on how to manage the American political aspect. It emphasized that this is not about “restraining soldiers’ hands,” but rather about limiting proactive offensive operations and handling them with greater caution.

According to an Israeli source quoted by Israel Hayom, this situation is not primarily driven by American pressure related to negotiations with Iran, but rather by a desire to enable effective and productive talks in the direct negotiations between Israel and the Lebanese government in Washington.

These negotiations are taking place alongside talks between the United States and Iran, which reportedly demands a full Israeli withdrawal and a comprehensive ceasefire as a condition for continuing negotiations with Washington.