Lebanon Points to 'Positive Progress' on Borders, Prisoners in Israel Talks Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun expressed optimism this week following the seventh round of discussions with Israel in Rome, citing "positive progress" on borders and prisoners.
However, the promise of breakthroughs has been elusive for years, repeatedly derailed by the complexities of geopolitics.
Aoun's meetings with US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in recent weeks have likely contributed to his optimism.