Lebanon and Israel will hold a second round of peace talks today. Officials will meet directly in Washington later this afternoon. These vital discussions mark the first meeting since the 10-day ceasefire started.

Key Diplomats Attend the Summit

A United States State Department official confirmed the impressive attendee list today. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead the important diplomatic discussions.

Israeli Ambassador Yehiel Leiter and Lebanese Ambassador Nada Hamadeh Moawad will participate. US Ambassadors Michel Issa and Mike Huckabee will also join the room.

The two nations previously held their first historic meeting on April 14. That earlier session represented their first direct diplomatic contact since 1993.

Lebanon Demands a Longer Truce

An official Lebanese source outlined the national negotiating strategy clearly today. Lebanon will officially request a one-month extension for the current truce. The current 10-day ceasefire officially expires at the end of this week.

Lebanese officials want Israel to stop all bombing and destruction operations immediately. They demand total Israeli commitment to the ongoing ceasefire agreement.

President Aoun Seeks Full Withdrawal

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun confirmed ongoing contacts to extend the ceasefire deadline. He released a formal statement through the Lebanese Presidency yesterday.

He noted that the upcoming negotiations require a complete cessation of attacks. He also demands a complete Israeli withdrawal from all Lebanese territory. Former US spokesman Tommy Pigott previously discussed launching formal direct negotiations soon.

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