New Lebanon-Israel talks to begin, in shadow of US-Iran deal (opens original article in a new tab)

Lebanon initiates new talks with Israel in Washington, seeking an Israeli withdrawal, but the negotiations face challenges due to the US-Iran deal and Hezbollah's role, with limited progress expected.

• Lebanon begins new talks with Israel in Washington amid US-Iran deal affecting negotiations
• Lebanese officials seek Israeli military withdrawal but face Israeli insistence on disarming Hezbollah
• Hezbollah rejects full disarmament and urges Lebanon to focus on Iran-led negotiations instead
• US-Iran deal temporarily halted fighting but did not resolve underlying issues between Lebanon and Israel
• Lebanese official doubts progress in talks due to lack of trust and conflicting demands