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Resolution of prisoner and remains issues can reduce border friction that occasionally disrupts regional stability.
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Israel is pressing for the return of remains of fallen prisoners as part of continuing talks with Lebanon. Hezbollah has resisted leaving a key southern position. Negotiations remain focused on this …
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated that negotiations with Israel are moving forward. He emphasized that a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese land is still required.
A U.S. official described recent Rome talks between Israel and Lebanon as constructive. The discussions focused on rules for a pilot zone to confirm Hezbollah disarmament.
A U.S. official described recent talks between Israel and Lebanon in Rome as constructive. The discussions focused on finalizing rules for a pilot zone intended to help verify Hezbollah disarmament d…
Israel used recent talks with Lebanon to demand information on Ron Arad and other missing Jews from the Lebanese civil war period. Lebanese media reported the development.
Israel and Lebanon may resume negotiations on Thursday according to agency reports. A U.S. official described the prior round as productive.
The Israeli delegation requested a temporary suspension of direct talks with Lebanon after alleging leaks by Beirut representatives. Negotiations are scheduled to resume on Thursday with U.S. involvement.
Israel requested a short pause in direct talks with Lebanon citing alleged leaks by Beirut. The sessions are set to continue Thursday under American auspices.
U.S.-facilitated talks between Israel and Lebanon opened in Rome on Tuesday. The discussions are scheduled to continue through Thursday.
Talks between Israel and Lebanon have stalled, with observers noting the situation on the ground diverges from the spirit of a prior framework agreement.
Israel and Lebanon have started a new round of peace negotiations. Lebanese critics described the process as likely to produce only negative outcomes for Lebanon.
Israel has drawn a red line on a key Hezbollah site ahead of expected ceasefire discussions in Rome.
The United States confirmed the next Israel-Lebanon discussion round will occur in Rome in early August. Israel continues military preparations in parallel.
Negotiators from Israel and Lebanon will continue discussions in Italy with emphasis on a trilateral framework. The talks aim to resolve outstanding border disputes and expand existing pilot zones in…
Writers from both sides of the Israel-Lebanon border argue that current conditions offer an uncommon opening for peace talks. They warn that the chance may not recur soon.
U.S.-mediated talks in Rome produced a proposal for Italian soldiers to monitor zones in southern Lebanon vacated by militants.
Israeli and Lebanese delegations are scheduled to meet at the US embassy in Rome. The talks aim to move a US-brokered agreement into implementation. The timeline for Hezbollah disarmament remains uns…
Lebanon will join Rome talks with Israel in mid-July following Israel's announcement of intended troop withdrawals. The decision follows recent security developments along the border.
Israel and Lebanon extended their talks for a fourth day. U.S. officials are pressing for a security breakthrough during the negotiations.
U.S.-facilitated talks on pilot zones between Israel and Lebanon encountered the toughest session to date. Officials still see potential for limited understandings if pressure continues. The process …
Ron Arad, an Israeli pilot missing since 1988, is among topics in current Israel-Lebanon talks. His capture by Amal in 1986 remains unresolved.
Ambassador Yechiel Leiter stated that Israel-Lebanon negotiations risk derailing from their goal of curbing Iranian influence and dismantling Hezbollah infrastructure.
The fifth round of talks in Washington addresses possible return of an Israeli pilot's remains. U.S. officials also seek Hezbollah-free zones in southern Lebanon.
The United States will host separate political and military tracks between Israel and Lebanon. The goal is a comprehensive peace agreement. Talks are scheduled to begin on Tuesday.
Israel paused offensive operations in southern Lebanon ahead of the next round of talks. Officials said it is still too early to declare the ceasefire finished and listed specific conditions.
Israeli and Lebanese officials convened talks hosted by the U.S. State Department even as cross-border exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah persisted. The discussions follow earlier calls for de-es…
Lebanon and Israel opened a fourth round of ceasefire negotiations in Washington. Lebanese state media reported the talks are underway.
France’s UN ambassador stated that Israel’s long-term security depends on achieving peace rather than maintaining occupation. The remarks called for concrete results in Lebanon negotiations. The stat…
Israeli and Lebanese military delegations conducted a meeting in Washington according to Israeli media reports.
Israel and Lebanon held security discussions at the Pentagon that formally opened a track supporting ceasefire efforts. The Pentagon described the meeting as productive.
Israeli and Lebanese military representatives opened talks at the Pentagon to reinforce a fragile ceasefire and limit Hezbollah activity.
