Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington

The U.S.-mediated negotiations, hosted by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, are focused on resolving the unresolved question of Hezbollah's disarmament.

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has insisted that any permanent deal requires the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon.

However, the talks are backdropped by continued military infractions and the demolition of homes in occupied areas.

Analysts warn that a failure to reach an agreement could plunge the region back into a full-scale conflict.