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Qatar, Pakistan unveil new Lebanon peacekeeping mechanism, does not include Israel, France, UNIFIL

The US and Iran have formed a new deconfliction cell for Lebanon following negotiations in Switzerland. Mediators Qatar and Pakistan are central to the mechanism, which aims to end military operations in Lebanon. The framework reportedly excludes Israel and France.

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A new security mechanism for Lebanon has been unveiled as part of a broader US-Iran interim peace agreement.

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  1. US and Iran Establish Lebanon Deconfliction Mechanism

    The US and Iran have formed a new deconfliction cell for Lebanon following negotiations in Switzerland. Mediators Qatar and Pakistan are central to the mechanism, which aims to end military operations in Lebanon. The framework reportedly excludes Israel and France.

    What's confirmed:

    • Qatar and Pakistan are mediators for the new Lebanon deconfliction mechanism.
    • The mechanism includes the US, Iran, Qatar, and Pakistan.
    • The framework excludes Israel.
    • The mechanism was established during negotiations between the US and Iran in Switzerland.
    • The plan seeks to ensure the end of military operations in Lebanon.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The mechanism sidelines the Lebanese state.
    • The framework limits Israel's ability to respond to threats unless they are imminent.
    • The mechanism excludes France.
    • Iran will help supervise implementation in Lebanon.
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