A Lebanese official told Al Jazeera that Lebanon informed the US it will participate in upcoming direct talks with Israel in Rome, but the delegation will be composed solely of diplomats, with no military representatives. The talks are expected in the coming days.
A Lebanese official confirmed to Al Jazeera on Saturday evening that Lebanon will participate in the next round of direct talks with Israel, scheduled to take place in Rome in the coming days. The official added that the Lebanese delegation will be comprised solely of diplomats, with no military officials included. Earlier today, The Zioneer reported that Lebanon had confirmed its participation in the talks, based on the same Al Jazeera report. The new detail regarding the composition of the delegation underscores the diplomatic nature of the Lebanese approach. The talks are part of ongoing efforts to reach a ceasefire or normalization agreement, though details remain sparse. The United States has been mediating between the parties.
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