The latest discussions are focused on maintaining the current ceasefire and reducing tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border.
Lebanese officials said they will push to strengthen the ceasefire during the talks in order to end casualties and the destruction of infrastructure in Lebanon. A statement from the US State Department emphasized Washington’s demand that the Lebanese government exert control over the entire territory and disarm Hezbollah.
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said the organization’s military capabilities are strictly Lebanon’s internal affairs and will not be on the bargaining table while hostilities with Israel continue.
