Israel, Lebanon begin Washington talks on Hezbollah disarmament amid civil war warnings

Israel and Lebanon opened negotiations in Washington on Tuesday, with Israel demanding that Lebanon's government disarm Hezbollah—a militant group that controls significant territory and political power in the country. According to analysts cited in the report, this demand is widely viewed as nearly impossible to enforce and risks triggering civil conflict in Lebanon. The source characterizes Israel's position as potentially strategic, noting that some analysts argue internal Lebanese conflict would constitute a strategic victory for Israel. The talks represent a rare direct engagement between the two countries on a core security issue.