Saudi television channel Al-Hadath reported, citing a source, that 'the atmosphere in the third round of negotiations between Lebanon and Israel is not optimistic.' The source told the channel's correspondent in Washington that 'there are no indications of a significant breakthrough in the negotiations. Lebanon does not have much to offer regarding the security issues that have been raised in the negotiations. Lebanon's message was that any de-escalation could pave the way for strengthening the role of the state and the army.'