In Talks with Israel, Lebanon is Walking a Thin Line (warontherocks.com)

• Third round of direct Israel-Lebanon talks on borders, Hizballah disarmament, and Israeli military action.
• US seeks comprehensive peace agreement conditional on Lebanese action against Hizballah.
• Lebanese government faces domestic isolation if it agrees to comprehensive deal.

"This week, Israel and Lebanon are holding their third round of unprecedented direct talks on borders, Hizballah disarmament, and Israeli military action. The US, driving the talks, seeks a comprehensive peace agreement contingent on Lebanese action against Hizballah. However, the Lebanese government, as the most injured party, cannot afford such a deal without isolating itself domestically. This paradox is the main obstacle to a settlement satisfying the US or Israel."