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In the statement, the US said Israeli and Lebanese delegations would engage in “detailed discussions” aimed at advancing “a comprehensive peace and security agreement” addressing the core concerns of both countries.
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Washington framed the effort as a break from what it called the “failed approach of the past two decades”, accusing militant groups of exploiting instability in southern Lebanon to weaken the Lebanese state and threaten Israel’s northern border.
The discussions are expected to focus on security arrangements, border delineation, the restoration of Lebanese state authority and pathways for humanitarian relief and reconstruction in Lebanon, according to the statement.
Speaking in Rome earlier on Friday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington expected another round of talks between Israel and Lebanon soon, adding that the US shared the goal of strengthening the Lebanese state and curbing the influence of Hezbollah.
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