Lebanon and Israel hold rare direct talks in Washington, both cite Hezbollah as the problem
Lebanon and Israel held rare direct talks in Washington, with both sides citing Hezbollah as a major problem. The talks, brokered by the US, were seen as a historic opening, but no breakthrough was achieved, and the issue of Hezbollah's presence remains a significant challenge.
Lebanon and Israel held direct talks in Washington. The meeting was brokered by the US and lasted over two hours. Both sides cited Hezbollah as a major problem. The Israeli ambassador said the Lebanese government made it clear they would no longer be occupied by Hezbollah. The talks were seen as a historic opening, but no breakthrough was achieved. Hezbollah's absence from the talks was a defining constraint, and any agreement without their involvement faces significant challenges.
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