What Israeli and Lebanese officials are saying before Washington talks
Summary
The United States will host new talks in Washington this week between Israel and Lebanon to discuss ending conflict and maintaining a ceasefire. These talks follow a recent ceasefire announcement between Israel and Hezbollah and are part of broader negotiations involving the US and Iran aimed at ending the war in Lebanon.Key Facts
- The US announced talks in Washington, DC, from Tuesday to Thursday this week between Israel and Lebanon.
- Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a renewed ceasefire in Lebanon.
- Iran, which supports Hezbollah, wants a ceasefire in Lebanon before continuing talks with the US.
- Israel has occupied part of Lebanon and conducted frequent attacks since early March after Hezbollah fired rockets into northern Israel.
- Over 4,000 people have died and more than one million have been displaced due to the conflict in Lebanon.
- The US and Iran have agreed on a roadmap for peace following a Memorandum of Understanding signed by President Trump and Iran’s president last week.
- A "de-confliction cell" will be created to help stop Israel’s military actions in Lebanon and support communication between the sides.
- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun supports the ceasefire mechanism, but Hezbollah demands Israel withdraw completely before talks proceed.
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