Lebanon and Israel are scheduled to hold a second session of direct talks in Washington, D.C., aimed at discussing the extension of a ceasefire with the Hezbollah militant group and future negotiations between the two historically hostile neighbors. This meeting follows the first direct talks in thirty years, initiated after a recent conflict that saw Hezbollah firing rockets into northern Israel, prompting a significant military response from Israel. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has indicated that discussions will focus on extending the current 10-day ceasefire, which began on March 2, and addressing ongoing Israeli home demolitions in occupied areas. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has called for Lebanon to work towards disarming Hezbollah, which he identified as the primary obstacle to peace. The recent conflict has resulted in around 2,300 fatalities in Lebanon, including many civilians, and has displaced over 1 million people. While Hezbollah has rejected the talks, the Lebanese government hopes they will lead to a permanent resolution to the ongoing conflict. The situation remains tense, with both sides reporting multiple ceasefire violations since its implementation.