Lebanon and Israel hold first direct talks in decades amid push for broader deal

Lebanon and Israel have held their first direct diplomatic contact in more than three decades, in what officials described as a preliminary meeting aimed at laying the groundwork for future negotiations. The talks, held at ambassadorial level, were chaired by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who described the moment as a “historic opportunity” to address decades of conflict and regional tensions. He stressed that discussions go beyond a ceasefire, pointing to broader goals including reducing Hezbollah’s influence and addressing long-standing instability. Al Jazeera’s Mike Hanna reports. Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly
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