Lebanon calls for direct talks with Israel, accuses Hezbollah of betraying country

By Eyad Kourdi, Charbel Mallo, Zeena Saifi, CNN (CNN) — In a remarkable statement Monday afternoon, Lebanon called for direct talks with Israel on “permanent arrangements for security and stability on our borders,” while accusing the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah of betraying the country. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun detailed his plan during a virtual meeting