Lebanon and Israel set for third Washington talks
A Lebanese official source has confirmed that a third round of negotiations between Beirut and Tel Aviv will take place next week at the US State Department in Washington. The exact date remains unconfirmed, and it is unclear whether both sides will maintain ambassadorial-level representation.
Diplomatic efforts between Lebanon and Israel are set to continue, with a third round of talks scheduled for next week in the American capital. A senior Lebanese official told Anadolu that the discussions will be hosted at the US State Department headquarters in Washington, underscoring Washington’s mediating role in the fragile process.
Uncertainty over representation level
According to the source, the exact date for the upcoming meeting has yet to be finalised. It also remains unclear whether both Beirut and Tel Aviv will continue to be represented by their ambassadors or if additional officials will join the negotiating table. The ambiguity reflects the still-delicate nature of the dialogue, which has yet to yield a permanent ceasefire or a political breakthrough.
Background of the Washington dialogue
The first two rounds of Lebanon-Israel talks were held in Washington on April 14 and April 23, focusing on potential confidence-building measures and a possible Israeli troop withdrawal timetable. The negotiations come despite ongoing Israeli military strikes inside Lebanese territory, which have killed over 2,700 people and displaced more than 1.6 million since early March, according to official figures.
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