Israel, Lebanon to open 5th round of direct talks in Washington June 23, 2026 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the buffer zone in Syria. (X Screenshot)(X Screenshot)Israel, Lebanon to open 5th round of direct talks in Washington Tweet Join Group Join WhatsApp Group Email https://worldisraelnews.com/israel-lebanon-to-open-5th-round-of-direct-talks-in-washington/ Email Print Israel and Lebanon are set to open their fifth round of direct talks in Washington on Tuesday, as the Trump administration pushes to stabilize the northern front and lay the groundwork for a broader peace and security agreement. The three-day negotiations, hosted at the State Department and Pentagon, will bring together senior political and military officials from both sides to discuss the fragile ceasefire, border security, and mechanisms to prevent future clashes between the IDF and Hezbollah. Ahead of the talks, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir made clear that diplomacy will not come at the expense of Israel’s security. In a joint statement, they vowed the IDF would continue operating against Hezbollah, destroy terror infrastructure, and maintain its security zone in southern Lebanon, stressing there would be no compromise on protecting Israeli civilians and soldiers. Benjamin NetanyahudiplomacyHezbollahIsraelIsrael-Lebanon talksLebanon
