U.S. envoy Morgan Ortagus held talks with top Lebanese officials on Tuesday, focusing on expanding the mandate of the international committee monitoring the cessation of hostilities between Lebanon and Israel, local reports said.

According to information obtained by mtv, Ortagus proposed during her meeting with President Joseph Aoun broadening the scope of the “Mechanism” committee and conveyed Washington’s readiness to assist Lebanon in advancing its proposals.

“President Aoun stressed the need to activate the work of the Cessation of Hostilities Monitoring Committee, particularly to halt the ongoing Israeli violations,” the Lebanese presidency said in a statement.

He also urged support for the return of southern residents to their homes and for the repair of war-damaged properties “especially with winter approaching.”

Sources also said that Ortagus presented Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri with two potential frameworks: direct negotiations with Israel, or indirect talks through the Mechanism committee, which could be expanded to include civilian—possibly political—representatives. The latter option, the reports added, could serve as a workable compromise.

Ortagus also conveyed remarks from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alleging that weapons were being smuggled from Syria to Hezbollah, allowing the group to rebuild its military capabilities. She reportedly told Berri that Washington has not yet verified the claims, warning that if confirmed, the situation would be “dangerous and concerning."

Commenting on his meetings with Ortagus and Egyptian Intelligence Chief Hassan Rashad, Berri said Tuesday evening that there has been “exaggeration in the Israeli threats against Lebanon.”

“Political activity in Lebanon is now being managed week by week,” Berri told reporters. “There is no war so far.”

At the Grand Serail, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stressed the need to enforce the ceasefire and ensure Israel’s withdrawal from occupied Lebanese territory. He said the government’s decision to confine weapons to the State, both north and south of the Litani River, requires urgent international backing for Lebanon’s security forces through a dedicated conference.

Ortagus also told Salam that U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa would soon arrive in Beirut to take over the file but assured him, “I’ll stay in direct contact with both him and you.”

Referring to the region’s changing dynamics, Ortagus was reportedly quoted as telling Lebanese officials: “Look at what happened in Gaza. Look at the negotiations with Hamas,” implying that Lebanon should consider a similar approach.

“Look at what’s happening in the region,” Ortagus warned. “The train of international diplomacy is moving. If you don’t get on board now, Lebanon risks being left behind.”