Washington, May 8 -- The US Department of State said that the next round of intensive talks between Israel and Lebanon, aimed at advancing a comprehensive peace and security agreement between the two countries as well as addressing the Hezbollah issue, will take place on May 14 and 15, with Washington set to facilitate the discussion.

In a statement issued by State Department spokesperson Thomas "Tommy" Pigott on Friday (local time), the US said the upcoming talks will build on the April 23 round of talks, which was led personally by US President Donald Trump.

"The United States will facilitate two days of intensive talks between the governments of Israel and Lebanon on May 14 and 15," the statement read.

The State Department said both...