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Lebanon And Israel To Hold Ceasefire Talks In Washington After Direct Call
24htopnews | April 11, 2026 6:09 PM CST

Lebanon and Israel have opened a rare direct channel, with envoys Nada Hamadeh Moawad and Yechiel Leiter speaking ahead of a US-mediated meeting in Washington next week. Backed by President Joseph Aoun, the talks aim to finalise a ceasefire framework amid escalating cross-border violence.

In a major diplomatic development, Lebanese and Israeli counterparts have established direct contact and agreed to hold an initial meeting in Washington next week, marking a potential step towards de-escalation amid intensifying cross-border hostilities.

First Direct Contact In Escalating Conflict

Lebanese Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh Moawad and Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter held a phone conversation on Friday, signalling a rare moment of engagement between the two sides.

The call followed an initiative by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, who has pushed for direct dialogue amid ongoing Israeli strikes.


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