Afghanistan, April 15 -- Direct negotiations between diplomatic delegations from Lebanon and Israel have begun in Washington, marking a rare and potentially significant step toward diplomatic engagement.

According to ABC News, the talks are being hosted by Marco Rubio, highlighting Washington's active role in facilitating dialogue between the two long-standing adversaries.

The report said that the ambassadors of both countries in Washington are leading their respective delegations, indicating a high-level but cautious diplomatic effort to explore possible areas of agreement.

This marks the first direct talks between Lebanon and Israel in more than three decades, raising expectations of a possible diplomatic breakthrough despite longstand...