U.S. State Department to Host Direct Negotiations Between Israel and Lebanon Next Week
WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department will host the first round of direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon next week.
U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michèle Issa will lead the U.S. team in the talks.
The Israeli ambassador in Washington will represent Israel.
The Lebanese ambassador in Washington will represent Lebanon.
RTA reported the arrangement, noting that the ambassadors will speak for their capitals. The core details have been corroborated by multiple reputable international outlets including Axios, Al-Monitor, the Associated Press, France 24 and Asharq Al-Awsat, with no reported disagreements.
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