US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the talks that began in Washington between representatives of Israel and Lebanon as "historic," expressing hope that they would lay the foundations for a lasting peace process.
These negotiations mark a rare milestone: they are the first direct exchanges between the two countries since 1983. They take place against a backdrop of persistent tensions, as Israel continues its operations against Hezbollah.
However, positions remain deeply divergent. Israel is currently ruling out any discussion on a ceasefire and is demanding the disarmament of Hezbollah, while the Lebanese side has a limited mandate, focused on the issue of a truce.
The presence of Marco Rubio, who is also the president's national security advisor Donald Trump, underlines Washington's direct involvement in these discussions, with the aim of initiating a broader negotiating framework.
These talks come at a particularly sensitive time for the region, just days after the establishment of a fragile ceasefire involving the United States, Israel and Iran.
Tehran insists that any solution include the situation in Lebanon and Israeli operations against Hezbollah, further complicating the ongoing discussions. Despite these obstacles, the United States hopes this initiative can pave the way for a gradual de-escalation and a more comprehensive settlement of the conflict.
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