Lebanese, Israeli Officers to Meet in Washington as Israel Pursues Strikes | Dawn News English

Lebanese and Israeli military delegations are set to hold security talks at the Pentagon in Washington, as Israel continues intensified strikes in Lebanon. According to AFP, Lebanon’s delegation includes six officers and is headed by the army’s director of operations, Georges Rizkallah. A Lebanese military source said the delegation will stress the need for a ceasefire during the talks. The source added that Lebanon will also present the army’s plan for a state monopoly over weapons and the extension of state authority across the country. #Lebanon #Israel #PentagonTalks #USDiplomacy #MiddleEast #Ceasefire #SecurityTalks --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndotcom/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/dawn_com Website: www.dawn.com Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews