LIVE | Hezbollah withdrawal imminent: US makes progress in crucial talks

A deal on the withdrawal of Hezbollah appears to be getting closer, writes the Israeli news site The Times of Israel. The Americans are said to have made progress in talks with the Lebanese militant movement and Israel about tensions in the border area. If an agreement is reached, Hezbollah would withdraw 8 to 10 kilometers from the border with Israel. Follow all developments surrounding the conflict in the Middle East in our live blog.

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