Lebanon and Israel have held their first direct meeting in four decades, under the supervision of the United States, amid escalating border tensions. The session, part of a ceasefire monitoring committee, took place along the Blue Line and lasted about three hours. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam clarified that the talks were not peace negotiations but aimed at reducing hostilities, securing the release of Lebanese detainees, and ensuring the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanese territory. He reaffirmed Lebanon’s commitment to the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative, which proposes normalization with Israel in exchange for withdrawal from territories occupied in 1967. The inclusion of civilian representatives was described as a step toward sustained dialogue and stability along the border. Israel’s government spokesperson called the meeting a “historic event,” crediting it to the prime minister’s efforts to promote peace with neighboring countries. The United States has been urging both sides to expand the committee’s mandate beyond the 2024 ceasefire framework.
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