Lebanon, Israel hold first direct talks in decades
Summary
Lebanese and Israeli civilian representatives held their first direct talks in decades under a ceasefire mechanism to foster peace and economic cooperation amid ongoing tensions with Hezbollah.
Key Points
- Lebanese and Israeli civilian representatives met for the first direct talks in decades under a ceasefire monitoring mechanism.
- The talks aim to establish a basis for relationship and economic cooperation between Israel and Lebanon.
- The US special envoy for Lebanon attended, highlighting international efforts to stabilize the region and disarm Hezbollah.
- Israel continues military actions targeting Hezbollah despite the ceasefire, citing security concerns and Lebanese efforts deemed insufficient.
