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Israel–Lebanon talks postponed to October; ambassadors to meet in Washington
September 12, 2026 at 04:28 AM · Updated 34d ago
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The next round of Israel–Lebanon negotiations slated for Rome has been pushed to October, with both countries' ambassadors set to meet in Washington instead.
- A US official confirmed the next official round of Israel–Lebanon talks has been postponed from Rome, next week, to October.
- Lebanese ambassador Nada Maawad and Israeli ambassador Yehe'il Leiter will instead meet at the State Department in Washington next week.
- The US official cited Jewish holidays, a Paris conference supporting the Lebanese army, and UN General Assembly preparations as reasons the talks were delayed.
- The announcement came a day after Israel destroyed what it said was a Hezbollah tunnel network under Ali al-Taher heights in southern Lebanon.
Latest developments
- Sep 12 — President Joseph Aoun said Saturday from Nabatieh in southern Lebanon that there are no new negotiations with Israel at present, affirming that Israeli withdrawal, the return of prisoners and displaced people, and reconstruction are national constants.






