Khaberni - Israel Today confirmed this evening, Wednesday, that Benjamin Netanyahu's government wants to propose one of the Lebanese laws that bans recognizing the State of Israel, during their meetings in Washington, and push for its cancellation.
Israel Today stated, "Israel wants Lebanon to cancel the law that prohibits recognizing or holding meetings with it."
The newspaper noted that "Israel will present during the negotiations tomorrow, Thursday, the Lebanese law that prohibits recognizing Israel or holding meetings with it."
The second round of ambassador-level talks between Lebanon and Israel is scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, and will be held in the United States.
The first round of talks between Lebanon and Israel was held in Washington on April 14. Just three days after that opening round, the two sides were able to reach an agreement for a ceasefire for ten days.
The Lebanese presidency confirmed last Monday that President Joseph Aoun has decided to assign a Lebanese delegation led by Simon Karam, the former ambassador to the United States, to conduct the bilateral negotiations with Israel.
The agreement stipulates a ceasefire for 10 days, extendable upon the agreement of both parties, with Israel retaining the right to self-defense against any threat.
Lebanon is requested to take measures to prevent any attacks against Israel, to affirm that the Lebanese security forces are the sole authority responsible for security, and the continuation of US mediation to facilitate the discussions between the parties.
