"Delegation-level negotiations will begin on May 17 in the US capital, the official said, adding that the talks will address both security and political tracks to resolve issues of a full Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, borders, prisoners, displaced people and reconstruction."
"The United States is trying to de-escalate Israel's actions in Lebanon as it pushes for solidifying an ongoing ceasefire and moving to the next phase of negotiations between the two sides, according to a Lebanese official."
"The Lebanese official told Al Jazeera that the country's presidency has been seeking to discuss a final cessation of hostilities with Israel. The expected step before May 17 is an extension of the truce and an Israeli commitment to a ceasefire."
The United States is facilitating negotiations between Lebanese and Israeli delegations scheduled for mid-May in Washington to de-escalate tensions and solidify an ongoing ceasefire. These delegation-level talks will address both security and political tracks, focusing on full Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, border issues, prisoners, displaced persons, and reconstruction efforts. This represents the second phase of negotiations following an initial round in April that established the current ceasefire status. However, Israeli military operations continue in southern Lebanon despite the ceasefire agreement, with recent strikes killing civilians and targeting Hezbollah commanders. The Lebanese government seeks a final cessation of hostilities, with an extension of the truce and Israeli commitment to ceasefire expected before the May negotiations.
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