Israel, Lebanon hold direct talks in Washington; Hezbollah tops agenda

What Happened

Israel and Lebanon held their highest-level direct talks in over 40 years on April 14 in Washington, mediated by the US State Department. Ambassadors Yechiel Leiter and Nada Hamadeh Moawad represented both nations, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio participating. Hezbollah's status dominated discussions. Israel seeks the group's dismantling for peace, while Lebanon demands Israeli withdrawal from southern territories. Hezbollah rejected the negotiations. Over one million civilians have been displaced by Israeli airstrikes.

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