Israel and Lebanon Launch First Direct Peace Negotiations in Decades in Washington

Israel-Lebanon Peace Negotiations·April 9 – April 14, 2026

15 days ago

Israel and Lebanon Launch First Direct Peace Negotiations in Decades in Washington

Israeli and Lebanese officials met in Washington, DC, for their first direct negotiations in over 30 years to discuss a permanent peace framework. Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted the meeting to help de-escalate the regional conflict and strengthen the Lebanese government. These talks represent the first high-level diplomatic contact between the two nations since the 1990s amid ongoing tensions with Iran. The negotiations focus on creating a permanent end to Hezbollah's influence and disarming the group following recent military operations. While Israeli officials praised the start of the talks, they noted that a final breakthrough remains difficult to achieve. Hezbollah has already expressed opposition to any formal agreement.

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20 days ago

Netanyahu Announces Direct Peace Talks With Lebanon Following U.S. Pressure

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel intends to begin peace negotiations with Lebanon as soon as possible. This decision follows pressure from the United States to de-escalate the conflict. Reports indicate that these direct talks could begin as early as next week in Washington, D.C. to resolve the ongoing border conflict. While President Trump has urged Israel to scale back its military strikes in Lebanon, Israeli officials stated that operations against Hezbollah will continue for now. The diplomatic push aims to preserve a broader ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran while ending the month-long military conflict between Israel and Lebanon.

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