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Washington to host new round of Israel-Lebanon talks next week

From Pajhwok Afghan News · () English

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  • The US announced a new round of talks between Israel and Lebanon will occur in Washington next week.
  • The talks aim to achieve reconstruction, economic recovery, and an end to violence, following previous negotiations that included pauses in fighting.
  • Hezbollah's exclusion from the negotiations remains a significant obstacle to progress.

The United States is set to host another round of direct talks between Israel and Lebanon next week in Washington, D.C. This diplomatic effort aims to foster reconstruction, economic recovery, and lasting peace, according to the U.S. Department of State.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun that these bilateral negotiations are the "only feasible path" to ending recurrent cycles of violence. The upcoming discussions, scheduled for June 23 and 25, are intended to build on progress made during earlier rounds held in April and June. These previous meetings had resulted in announced pauses in fighting.

Lebanon’s bilateral negotiations with Israel represent the only feasible path to reconstruction, economic recovery, and ending recurrent cycles of violence.

— US Secretary of State Marco RubioRubio spoke with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, underscoring the importance of the bilateral negotiations.

However, the absence of Hezbollah from the negotiation table continues to be a major impediment. While Israel and Lebanon engage in direct dialogue, the exclusion of this powerful group highlights the complexities and limitations of the current peace process.

the two sovereign governments will make progress toward a lasting peace.

— US Department of StateThe State Department described the goals of the upcoming talks scheduled for June 23 and 25.
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