The US State Department said it will facilitate two days of intensive talks between the governments of Israel and Lebanon on May 14 and 15. She stressed that the discussions will work to build a framework for permanent peace and security arrangements and restore Lebanon’s sovereignty over its lands The US State Department indicated that Lebanon and Israel have committed to dealing with the talks based on their interests, and we will work to reconcile them. She pointed out that the Lebanese and Israeli delegations will engage in discussions that push forward a comprehensive agreement for peace and security.