Israel has agreed to engage in talks with Lebanon to demarcate the border and will release five Lebanese detainees as a gesture to the Lebanese president. The discussions will involve working groups with the US and France to address outstanding issues while maintaining the ceasefire.
Israel has officially agreed to engage in discussions aimed at demarcating its border with Lebanon. This announcement comes alongside a commitment to release five Lebanese detainees currently held by the Israeli military, which Israeli officials characterize as a gesture of goodwill towards the Lebanese presidency.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office revealed that Israel, in conjunction with Lebanon, the United States, and France, will establish working groups dedicated to discussing the border demarcation issue. This development has been reported by various Lebanese media outlets, including the state news agency NNA, noting that the released detainees have since been taken to a hospital in southern Lebanon’s Tyre.
On the same day, US Deputy Presidential Special Envoy Morgan Ortagus stated via social media that the United States is facilitating discussions between Lebanon and Israel. The objective of these talks is to diplomatically resolve several outstanding issues between the nations, with a commitment to maintaining the ceasefire intact.
In summary, Israel’s decision to hold talks concerning its border with Lebanon marks a significant step towards potential diplomatic resolutions between the two countries. The release of Lebanese detainees is seen as a positive gesture, and the involvement of the United States, along with France, highlights the international community’s role in facilitating these discussions. Commitment to maintaining the ceasefire remains imperative as these dialogues proceed.
Original Source: tribune.com.pk
