• The United States plans to host another round of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon in Washington next week.
  • Talks are scheduled for Thursday and Friday, aiming to de-escalate the conflict in Lebanon.
  • A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is in effect, but clashes continue.
  • Israel hopes for a permanent peace agreement and calls for Hezbollah’s disarmament, which the group rejects.
  • The Lebanese government demands a permanent ceasefire and withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon.

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