Lebanese official says phased ceasefire expected from today's talks

A Lebanese official confirmed to Al-Jazeera on Wednesday that Lebanese-Israsli discussions in the Washington round of negotiations are progressing well and that there is "U.S. understanding of the Lebanese approach."

The source added that the Lebanese delegation is pushing for a comprehensive solution that addresses both the Israeli withdrawal and the extension of state authority in parallel.

The Lebanese official also affirmed that "the key to a solution is a comprehensive ceasefire, and we understand that this will take time."

The source explained that "our expectations for today's round are to develop a framework for a comprehensive ceasefire, phased in time and geography," stressing that "a comprehensive ceasefire across all Lebanese territory requires an American guarantee."