Civilian representatives from Lebanon and Israel held their first direct talks in over 40 years during a US-chaired ceasefire monitoring committee session in Naqoura. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam emphasized that the discussions focus on ceasing hostilities and resolving specific issues, while reaffirming Lebanon’s commitment to the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative without pursuing a separate peace deal. The meeting comes amidst rising tensions following recent Israeli airstrikes aimed at Hezbollah. Salam also indicated openness to expanding the committee’s mandate to verify Hezbollah’s disarmament, amid ongoing pressure for the group’s disarmament.
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