Lebanon cannot be bombed into sovereignty

Lebanese leaders have traveled to Washington for the first direct negotiations with Israel in over 30 years, aiming to restore Lebanon's sovereignty. A ceasefire agreement from April 16 requires Lebanon to demonstrate its ability to assert sovereignty, while Israel retains the right to act in self-defense. The current situation imposes challenging conditions on Lebanon, including the need to address Hezbollah's armament, while allowing Israel to maintain military presence on Lebanese territory.