Lebanon and Israel Agree Shortlist of Countries to Verify Hezbollah Disarmament

August 7, 2026 — Following the split 7th round of Rome talks, Lebanon and Israel produced a shortlist of countries eligible to send troops to verify Hezbollah's disarmament; private security firms were vetoed by Lebanon, and the verification framework may run through UNIFIL or a new UN Security Council resolution. Final country selection rests with the United States. The next round of talks was set for early September 2026.