Lebanon demands Israeli withdrawal as fifth round of US-mediated talks begins (opens original article in a new tab)

Lebanon and Israel start fifth round of US-mediated talks, with Lebanon demanding Israeli withdrawal and sovereignty, while Israel warns of risks and insists on disarming Hezbollah.

• Lebanon and Israel begin fifth round of US-mediated talks amid disagreements over next steps
• Lebanese President demands full sovereignty and end to Israeli occupation
• Israeli ambassador warns talks risk 'disaster' and indefinite troop presence in Lebanon
• US establishes monitoring mechanism for real-time conflict information in Lebanon
• Lebanese officials skeptical of progress due to lack of trust and Hezbollah's opposition