The talks will focus on key topics, including the release of Lebanese prisoners, the resolution of disputed border points along the Blue Line, and the status of five areas where Israeli forces remain stationed.

Officials say negotiations would also include the future of Israeli military outposts in Lebanon and of Lebanese prisoners still held in Israel.

The United States announced Tuesday that it will be “bringing together Lebanon and Israel for talks aimed at diplomatically resolving several outstanding issues between the two countries.” A statement issued by Deputy U.

A military meeting in southern Lebanon on Tuesday led to an agreement between Israel and Lebanon on the next steps on the Blue Line.

Israeli reports that Israel and Lebanon are looking to normalize ties are "overblown" and risk hindering work being done to negotiate border security as Hezbollah remains a chief threat.

"Just as Lebanon has claims regarding the borders, so do we. We will discuss these matters," an Israeli political source stated.