Lebanon and Israel Engage in Direct Talks Amid Ongoing Conflict
In a significant development, Lebanon and Israel have initiated their first direct diplomatic discussions in decades, taking place in Washington as hostilities persist.
Summary
Envoys from Lebanon and Israel met in Washington for the first time in decades, coinciding with ongoing conflict involving Israel and Hezbollah, a group backed by Iran.
The talks come after more than a month of fighting, with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio describing the discussions as a 'historic opportunity' despite the challenges ahead.
This meeting marks a notable moment in the complex relationship between the two nations, as they seek to address the broader implications of the ongoing conflict.
Updates
Update at 13:00 UTC on 2026-04-15
France 24 reported Lebanon and Israel held their first direct diplomatic talks in decades on Tuesday in Washington following more than a month of war between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling i.
Sources: France 24