India, April 10 -- Just days after Israel launched a surprise deadly attack on Lebanon, killing over 300 people and injuring over a thousand as per local authorities, both the countries will engage in talks in the United States next week, news agency AFP reported citing a US official on Thursday (local time).

The talks will reportedly be hosted by the US' State Department.

"We can confirm that the Department will host a meeting next week to discuss ongoing ceasefire negotiations with Israel and Lebanon," a State Department official was quoted as saying.

The talks between Israel and Lebanon will take place soon after Iran and the United States will also engage in talks in Pakistan over the weekend.

The upcoming talks between Israel and...