Lebanon, Israel to discuss ceasefire extension in Washington
Israeli and Lebanese officials are expected to hold a second round of direct talks in Washington on Thursday. Representatives are reportedly considering the extension of the 10-ceasefire that took effect last Friday.
Beirut has signaled that it would request a one-month extension before the truce expires in the coming days.
Lebanese officials also planned to raise concerns over widespread demolitions carried out by the Israeli military in the south during the negotiations.
The talks come a day after Israeli air strikes on Lebanon killed at least five people, including Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil.
Lebanese authorities say Israeli attacks have killed at least 2,454 people since the war began.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Wednesday that Israel had no "serious disagreements" with Lebanon, calling the Hezbollah militant group "the obstacle to peace and normalization."
A Hezbollah lawmaker told the AFP news agency the group could accept indirect talks with Israel mediated by the United States.