"The meeting to be held at the State Department in Washington, D.C., between the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors to the United States is rare. No major breakthrough is expected to result from the meeting."
"These talks come after six weeks of fighting between the Iranian-backed Hezbollah and Israel in Lebanon where more than 2000 people have been killed by Israeli strikes according to Lebanese health officials."
"Israel is preparing for a long-term occupation of southern Lebanon to keep Hezbollah away from Israel's border, according to the official."
Lebanon and Israel are holding their first direct diplomatic talks in over 30 years, aimed at preparing for negotiations regarding Hezbollah. The meeting, taking place at the State Department, is considered preparatory and is not expected to yield major breakthroughs. The backdrop includes recent fighting that has resulted in significant casualties and destruction in Lebanon. Israel seeks to disarm Hezbollah, while Lebanon aims for a ceasefire. The talks occur amid a fragile ceasefire and ongoing tensions regarding Israel's military actions against Hezbollah.
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