US Official Calls Third Round of Israel-Lebanon Peace Talks Productive
The first day of the third round of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon concluded in Washington after eight hours of discussions hosted by the US State Department. A State Department official described the talks as productive and positive, with delegations scheduled to resume meetings on Friday. This round marks a significant development as it is the first to include military representatives, specifically featuring IDF Head of Strategy Brig.-Gen. Amichai Levin in the Israeli delegation. The negotiations aim to discuss a framework for an agreement in greater depth, occurring shortly before the expiration of a three-week ceasefire extension announced by US President Donald Trump on April 23, 2026. US mediation was led by Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s adviser Michael Needham, and US Ambassador to Lebanon Michael Issa. The Israeli delegation was headed by Ambassador Yechiel Leiter, while the Lebanese side was represented by Ambassador Nada Hamadeh Moawad. The inclusion of military strategists suggests a focus on security arrangements within the potential peace framework.
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