Beirut, August 10 (QNA) - A Lebanese official source denied that negotiations with Israel had been suspended over escalating tensions and repeated attacks, confirming that the eighth round is expected to take place in early September.

The source told Qatar News Agency (QNA) that no official suspension had been announced, noting that the seventh round in Rome agreed in principle on Sep. 1 for the next round, with a final date to be announced later.

The source expressed concern over Israeli demolitions, explosions and attacks in southern Lebanon, saying Beirut was pressing the United States, which sponsors the talks, to address these issues before the next round.

Lebanon's priorities include a ceasefire and an end to Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon, the source said, adding that Washington had pledged to support these efforts.

President Joseph Aoun was briefed Monday by former ambassador and head of the Lebanese negotiating delegation, Simon Karam, on last week's Rome talks. (QNA)