The oversight body involved in the "deconfliction mechanism" for Lebanon agreed by the U.S. and Iran excludes Israel, according to a new report.
Local outlet Channel 12 claimed that the Israeli military would only be allowed to respond to "imminent threats," in contrast with the broader "emerging threats."
U.S. Vice President JD Vance, the leading negotiator in Switzerland, did not provide additional details about the mechanism, but noted that Hezbollah would be part of conversations, along with "other partners in the region."
Channel 12 noted that the oversight body would include the U.S., Lebanon, Qatar and Pakistan, excluding Israel.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a message on Monday saying that troops operating in southern Lebanon have "full freedom of action" against "direct or emerging threats."
"The directive that the defense minister and I have given the IDF is clear and has not changed: Our forces in southern Lebanon have full freedom of action to thwart any direct or emerging threat against them or against residents of northern Israel. The IDF faces no restrictions in this regard," Netanyahu said, according to the Times of Israel.
"I remain firmly committed to maintaining the security zone in southern Lebanon for as long as necessary in order to protect the residents of the north and all citizens of Israel," he reiterated.
The mechanism is part of broader progress achieved by the U.S. and Iran, which have set up a roadmap to reach a final deal to end the war within 60 days following talks in Switzerland.
Parties established a "High Level Committee" to move forward with negotiations, which negotiators Pakistan and Qatar defined as "positive" and "constructive."
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi hailed the progress in a social media publication, saying "tireless" mediation has "delivered major progress to end Lebanon war."
"Oil and petrochem exports are waived, blockade lifted, some frozen assets released, and major reconstruction & development plan launched for Iran. 1st real test: Lebanon deconfliction cell," he added.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, on his end, said that the U.S. has authorized the sale of Iranian oil following progress in talks between the countries.
"In line with the ongoing productive talks in Switzerland, Iran has committed to free and open transit in the Strait of Hormuz and to permit International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors into their country. As part of the framework, Treasury has issued a temporary 60-day general license authorizing the production, delivery, and sale of Iranian oil," Bessent said in a social media publication.
