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LBCI: The U.S. is pushing to include the issue of ceasefire testing zones in the joint statement expected after the conclusion of the negotiations session.
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If Israel attacks Beirut, Iran will respond firmly, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said in an interview on Al-Mayadeen.
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U.S. State Dept. source to MTV: The joint statement expected to be issued tonight will include, for the first time, a reference to what is known as a Pilot Zone, or experimental area, which is supposed to constitute the first phase of implementing the new security and field arrangements in south Lebanon.
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Al-Jadeed: There are no indications of a tripartite U.S.-Lebanese-Israeli statement regarding the negotiations, but there is tendency towards announcing principles that will define the next steps.
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Al-Jadeed: There are intensive Saudi contacts in Washington in a bid to secure the success of the negotiations.
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Al-Jadeed: The focus in the Lebanese-Israeli negotiations has shifted from a ceasefire to a "security roadmap."
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U.S. State Dept. source to MTV: The joint statement will not only summarize the results of this round but will also include setting new dates for the sixth round of negotiations, which is likely to be held in about ten days to complete discussions on the issues.
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U.S. State Dept. source to MTV: The U.S. administration believes that a sustainable solution lies in strengthening state institutions and the army by enhancing their capabilities, training them, expanding their deployment, and enabling them to assume greater security responsibilities across all Lebanese territory.
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Israeli Channel 14: If any violation occurs by Hezbollah, the Israeli army will be able to attack throughout Lebanon, including Beirut.
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Israeli officials to Channel 13: The estimations suggest that Israel will attack Beirut in the coming days.
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Lebanese presidency sources to Al-Arabiya: There are U.S. efforts to bridge the gap in negotiations between the Lebanese and Israeli delegations.
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Lebanese presidency sources to Al-Arabiya: Washington suggested to the Lebanese and Israeli delegations that they discuss the idea of a "gradual Israeli withdrawal."
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Lebanese presidency sources to Al-Arabiya: No significant progress has been made so far in the negotiations with Israel in Washington.
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Lebanese presidency sources to Al-Arabiya: The Lebanese delegation's insistence in the negotiations on a ceasefire first has prevented progress on other points.
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Israeli officials to Israel's public broadcaster: Negotiations with Lebanon will continue but there has been no breakthrough until the moment.
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Trump told Israel's public broadcaster that his relation with Netanyahu is excellent and that they agree on the issue of Lebanon.
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Israel's Channel 13: Netanyahu will hold special security consultations today regarding the situation in Lebanon.
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Sources to Al-Arabiya: The atmosphere of the Lebanese-Israeli talks is more positive than yesterday despite their difficulty.
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Rubio: What we would like to see is a Lebanese armed forces with the strength and the capability to disarm Hezbollah and reclaim the entirety of the country.
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Israel's ambassador to the U.S. accused Hezbollah of violating understandings through firing rockets at Kiryat Shmona this morning.
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Rubio: Hopefully today we'll produce a joint statement and an action plan on a track for security in [Lebanon].
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U.S. source to Al-Arabiya: The coming hours will be crucial for the future of the Lebanon-Israel negotiations.
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U.S. source to Al-Arabiya: Intensive contacts are underway with Lebanese officials to secure final approval for a ceasefire.
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U.S. source to Al-Arabiya: The Lebanese-Israeli negotiations are discussing a "formula for a long-term security agreement."
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Lebanese official to Al-Jazeera: The discussions are advanced at the negotiations round in Washington and there is U.S. understanding of the Lebanese approach.
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Hezbollah confirmed that it fired rockets at a gathering of Israeli troops near the Marj pond in northern Israel.
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Israeli strikes on an army vehicle on the Deir Zahrani-Nabatieh road and an ambulance in Shehour have killed 2 paramedics and wounded an officer and a soldier.
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The Israeli army said it intercepted two projectiles that crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory.
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An Israeli strike has targeted the city of Nabatieh.
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Two people have been killed in a strike on a motorbike in Ain Baal in south Lebanon.
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An Israeli strike has targeted a car on the Khaldeh-Naameh road.
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U.S. State Dept.: Progress continues on the political and security tracks as we break from the failures of the past 20 years and advance toward a comprehensive agreement aimed at restoring Lebanon’s sovereignty and ensuring Israel's security.
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Michel Issa after Lebanon-Israel talks in Washington: There is optimism regarding these talks and they are going well.
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