Netanyahu authorizes direct talks with Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is authorizing direct talks with Lebanon. In a statement the Netanyahu said ""In light of Lebanon's repeated requests to open direct negotiations with Israel, I instructed at the Government meeting yesterday to open direct negotiations with Lebanon as soon as possible. The negotiations will focus on the disarmament of Hezbollah and the establishing of peaceful relations between Israel and Lebanon." Shosh Bedrosian a spokesperson for Netanyahu weighs in.