According to the Mehrnews, Joseph Aoun, the President of Lebanon, announced today, Wednesday, that negotiations between Beirut and Tel Aviv are ongoing in Washington and are separate from the results of the sessions held in Switzerland between the United States and Iran. The President of Lebanon claimed that the determination of sample areas is still under review and awaits confirmation from the Israeli regime. Efforts are underway to stabilize the ceasefire in the south, after which Israeli forces will withdraw. He then asserted that the statements made by the President of Syria have received a positive response and have put an end to rumors regarding Syria’s military role in Lebanon.