Israel and Lebanon agreed to direct negotiations following talks in Washington on Tuesday that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had hailed as a "historic opportunity" for peace. Lebanon's ambassador to the United States Nada Hamadeh Moawad called for a ceasefire. FRANCE 24's Cyril Payen reports from Beirut, Lebanon.
Lebanese 'cautiously optimistic' as talks with Israel unfold in Washington
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