Axios: The first round of Israel-Lebanon talks ended without progress
The Axios website reported that the first day of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon in Washington ended without any tangible progress being made.
According to this report, fundamental differences between the two sides remain over the scope and timing of the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon, and the gap between their positions remains significant.
Axios also wrote that the atmosphere of the discussions has gradually become more tense, and the talks have failed to reach an agreement on the most critical disputed issues.
According to this media outlet, American mediators have now effectively restarted the dialogue process to adjust the positions of the parties and bring the negotiations back on a constructive path.
These talks are being held as stabilizing the ceasefire and determining the status of Israeli forces in southern Lebanon are considered among the most significant challenges facing the parties.
