A third round of direct talks are taking place in the United States as fighting continues in southern Lebanon, despite a truce.

In Lebanon, the very idea of peace with Israel continues to deeply divide opinion. As unprecedented negotiations open today in Washington under US mediation, many Lebanese see a chance for a return to stability. But within Hezbollah’s camp, any normalisation with Israel is firmly rejected. FRANCE 24's Serge Berberi and Renee Davis report.