Nations shortlisted to monitor Hezbollah disarmament

Nations shortlisted to monitor Hezbollah disarmament

Diplomatic sources told Reuters that negotiators from Israel and Lebanon have shortlisted Britain, Italy, Switzerland, and Indonesia for possible participation in an international monitoring mechanism. The body would be responsible for verifying Hezbollah's disarmament in southern Lebanon.

The report indicates that the selected countries are being considered for a verification role tied to the implementation of the disarmament process. The information was relayed through diplomatic sources cited by Reuters.

Key Events

  • Diplomatic sources said Israel and Lebanon negotiators chose four countries as prospective monitors.
  • The shortlisted countries are Britain, Italy, Switzerland, and Indonesia.
  • The role would be part of an international mechanism to verify Hezbollah's disarmament in southern Lebanon.
  • The report was attributed to Reuters sources.