Lebanese leaders hold first direct Israel talks in 30 years
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Updated · Al Jazeera English · Apr 27
Lebanese leaders hold first direct Israel talks in 30 years
11 articles · Updated · Al Jazeera English · Apr 27
In Washington, the negotiations follow an April 16 ceasefire requiring Beirut to prove state control to prolong the truce, while Israel keeps broad self-defence powers and troops on Lebanese soil.
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam's government is expected to curb Hezbollah's arms, after the Lebanese army dismantled infrastructure south of the Litani and Beirut banned Hezbollah's military wing.
The report says lasting disarmament needs Israeli withdrawal, monitored reciprocity and stronger state guarantees, warning that pressure without a political settlement could deepen instability and revive conflict.
With Hezbollah militarily broken but defiant, can Lebanon's fragile government enforce disarmament without triggering a catastrophic civil war?
As Israel negotiates peace, its army demolishes Lebanese villages. Is this a strategy for security or permanent occupation?