Yechiel Leiter

Force in Play

Led Israel's delegation at the fifth round of Washington talks (June 23-24); presented pilot zone maps; warned the two sides are heading toward a 'train wreck'

The US, Israel, and Lebanon signed a 14-point Trilateral Framework Agreement in Washington on June 26. It ties Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon to Hezbollah disarmament — Lebanon's army must first deploy to pilot zones, clear Hezbollah out, and pass a US-led assessment. Washington pledged $100 million in aid.

Updated Jul 4