What will new Lebanon-Israel talks discuss?
Lebanon and Israel will hold a third round of direct talks in Washington on Thursday and Friday next week.
"Thursday's discussions will focus solely on consolidating the ceasefire, while Friday's discussions will move to other issues related to Israeli withdrawal, the return of captives, the return of displaced persons, and other details," MTV reported.
"President Joseph Aoun is making exceptional efforts and intensive contacts to solidify the ceasefire before Thursday, in order to ensure a comfortable atmosphere for the negotiating delegation and the Lebanese interior," MTV said.
Ambassador Simon Karam, who will lead the Lebanese delegation this time, will leave Lebanon Saturday for Washington, MTV added.
Aoun later met with Karam and gave him instructions prior to his travel to the U.S., the Presidency said.
Israel's public broadcaster meanwhile reported that Washington is "pushing to prevent a renewal of fighting amid a move to involve Lebanese and Israeli military personnel in negotiations to extend the truce next week."
Source: Naharnet
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