A US mediator says scheduling conflicts, including the UN General Assembly, a Paris conference and the Jewish holiday period, forced the delay, though the countries’ ambassadors are still expected to meet in Washington next week

Diplomatic impasse expected until after Israeli elections are held next month

BEIRUT, September 11. /TASS/. Lebanese and Israeli negotiators will hold an eight round of peace talks in Rome on September 15-16, Al Jazeera reported, citing diplomats.