Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993

A US statement said the two sides had agreed to launch direct negotiations, at a time and place to be determined.

Rubio Hosts Israel and Lebanon for Rare Meeting Shadowed by U.S.-Iran War

The gathering ended with encouraging words, even as Israel continued to refuse to halt its military campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.

By Michael Crowley and Euan Ward

Israel and Lebanon hold direct talks for first time in decades

After the first direct talks in decades, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to begin negotiations.

Israel and Lebanon agree ⁠to launch ​direct talks after meeting in US

Lebanon, Israel hold first direct talks

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lebanon and Israel held their first direct diplomatic talks in decades on Tuesday in Washington following more than a month of war between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling it a “historic opportunity” but making clear that no breakthrough agreement would happen right away. In a statement after the two-hour session ended, the State Department praised the two sides for what it called “productive discussions on step

By The Korea Herald

US hosts ‘rare’ direct talks between Lebanon and Israel

• European nations, Rubio urge both sides to ‘seize the opportunity’ to end conflict • Joint statement says direct negotiations can pave way for lasting security • Lebanese president hopes meeting will ‘mark the beginning of ending the suffering’ as Beirut seeks ceasefire WASHINGTON: Foreign ministers from 17 countries, including the UK, urged Israel and Lebanon to “seize this opportunity” as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted the first direct talks in decades between Israeli and Lebane...

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Israel presses assault on Lebanon border town ahead of US-hosted talks - Arab News

Israel presses assault on Lebanon border town ahead of US-hosted talks  Arab News

Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993

Lebanon and Israel have held their first diplomatic talks in over three decades, a rare encounter aimed at ending fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

Aoun hopes Israel talks 'beginning of the end' of Lebanon's suffering - Naharnet

Aoun hopes Israel talks 'beginning of the end' of Lebanon's suffering  Naharnet