Another round of Lebanese-Israeli talks is set to take place on Tuesday, with Rome hosting the negotiations for the first time, as part of efforts to consolidate the ceasefire and advance the implementation of agreed-upon “pilot zones” in southern Lebanon, Lebanese media reported.

According to Al Jadeed, the talks are scheduled to start at 10:00 a.m. Rome time (11:00 a.m. Beirut time.)

The report said Rome was selected as the venue after Italy had offered to host the discussions, as part of a broader arrangement dividing mediation roles among France, Italy and Switzerland.

Italian authorities have imposed extensive security measures ahead of the meeting, including special protection and escorts for both the Lebanese and Israeli delegations, according to the report.

Diplomatic sources told Al Jadeed that the U.S. administration, particularly the State Department, would closely monitor the talks and follow developments in detail. If the negotiations encounter difficulties or reach an impasse, Washington could step in and host the talks again, the sources said.

The Lebanese delegation includes Ambassador Simon Karam, who has already arrived in Rome, while Ambassador Nada Mouawad is also expected to join the talks. Retired Brig. Gen. Ziad Haykal will also participate as an adviser to President Joseph Aoun.

The report stressed that no military delegation will take part in the negotiations and that Haykal’s presence is strictly in his capacity as a presidential adviser.

The discussions are expected to focus on strengthening the ceasefire and establishing mechanisms for implementing the pilot zones arrangement in Lebanon, while coordination continues between the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) delegation and the political talks.

Meanwhile, LBCI reported that, under President Joseph Aoun’s instructions, the Lebanese delegation will seek to ensure that the Rome meetings produce a clear timeline for launching the pilot zones plan and implementing all of its requirements.

Those conditions include the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the designated areas, the redeployment of the Lebanese army, and the beginning of reconstruction efforts, according to the report.