Pessimism and tensions: Latest about Lebanon-Israel talks

There are no indications of any serious breakthrough in the negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, a source told Al-Arabiya following around four hours of Lebanese-Israeli talks in Washington.

"The atmosphere of the third round of Lebanese-Israeli negotiations does not call for optimism," the source said.

"Lebanon doesn't have much to offer regarding the security files raised in the negotiations," the source added.

"Lebanon's message was that any truce could open the way for strengthening the role of the state and the army," the source went on to say.

Al-Jadeed television meanwhile reported that the U.S. State Dept. is speaking of an attempt to "prevent the collapse of the truce" rather than making comprehensive peace.

"Major political issues such as normalization and border demarcation will be postponed to later rounds of talks," Al-Jadeed said.

U.S. sources meanwhile told MTV that "tensions" were surging at the talks' venue four hours after the start of the negotiations.

MTV also reported that the presidential palace is constantly putting Speaksr Nabih Berri in the picture of the negotiations.