NNA – An important meeting commenced on Thursday between Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and U.S. President Joe Biden’s Middle East envoy, Amos Hochstein, alongside White House Middle East advisor, Brett McGurk.

According to Russia Today, Hochstein and McGurk earlier met with Israeli Defense Minister, Yoav Galant, and Minister of Strategic Affairs, Ron Dermer.

The discussions are focused on achieving a resolution in Lebanon, negotiating a deal for the release of hostages, and addressing the escalating tensions with Iran.

============R.H.