CAIRO – 14 April 2026: Lebanon and Israel agreed on Tuesday to launch direct negotiations at a mutually agreed time and venue following high-level talks in Washington.
According to the U.S. Department of State, the meeting was convened on April 14 with the participation of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Counselor Michael Needham, United States Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa, Ambassador of Israel to the United States Yechiel Leiter, and Ambassador of Lebanon to the United States Nada Hamadeh Moawad.
During the meeting, Israel expressed its support for disarming all non-state terror groups and dismantling all terror infrastructure in Lebanon. It further expressed its commitment to working with the Government of Lebanon to achieve that goal and ensure security for the citizens of both countries.
Israel also reaffirmed its commitment to engaging in direct negotiations to resolve all outstanding issues and achieve a durable peace that will strengthen security, stability, and prosperity across the region.
Lebanon reaffirmed the urgent need for the full implementation of the cessation of hostilities announced in November 2024. In doing so, it underscored the principles of territorial integrity and full state sovereignty while calling for a ceasefire and concrete measures to alleviate the severe humanitarian crisis that the country continues to endure as a result of the ongoing conflict.
The United States expressed its hope that these talks can exceed the scope of the 2024 agreement to bring about a comprehensive peace deal. The U.S. affirmed that any agreement to cease hostilities must be reached directly between the two governments, brokered by the United States, and not through any separate track.
Finally, the United States underscored that these negotiations have the potential to unlock significant reconstruction assistance and economic recovery for Lebanon, while expanding investment opportunities for both nations.
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