Lebanon and Israel Engage in Direct Talks to Extend Ceasefire with Hezbollah
Lebanon and Israel are engaging in rare direct talks in Washington to discuss extending a ceasefire with Hezbollah. The talks, facilitated by the U.S., aim to address ongoing hostilities and establish a framework for future negotiations. The ceasefire follows a recent conflict initiated by Hezbollah's rocket attacks on Israel, which led to Israeli military actions in southern Lebanon. Despite Hezbollah's rejection of the talks, the Lebanese government hopes to achieve a permanent end to the conflict. The discussions mark a significant step for two countries with no formal diplomatic relations, officially at war since 1948. 
