Israeli security and rescue forces at the scene where a missile fired from Lebanon toward Israel caused damage in the northern Israeli city of Kiryat Shmona, April 1, 2026. (Photo by Ayal Margolin/Flash90)
Beirut participated in the negotiations despite objections from Hezbollah, which opposes the diplomatic discussions.
By Vered Weiss, World Israel News
US officials described the latest round of Israel-Lebanon peace negotiations in Washington as “productive and positive” as delegations continued discussions aimed at securing a permanent ceasefire and addressing Hezbollah’s armed presence in southern Lebanon.
The third round of talks, held May 14 at the US State Department, lasted eight hours and included Israeli, Lebanese, and US officials, as well as military representatives. A State Department official said the meeting began at about 9 a.m. EDT (1300 GMT) and concluded eight hours later.
The negotiations are focused on establishing a lasting ceasefire framework and advancing discussions surrounding the disarmament of Hezbollah.
Delegations were scheduled to reconvene Friday for additional talks.
US officials said discussions would continue despite ongoing hostilities in southern Lebanon and a fragile ceasefire that is set to expire Sunday.
The talks are intended to halt clashes that have continued despite an extension of a US-brokered truce between Israel and Hezbollah forces.
Beirut participated in the negotiations despite objections from Hezbollah, which opposes the diplomatic discussions.
At the same time, Hezbollah continued attacks against Israeli forces in southern Lebanon and fired rockets into Israel, resulting in injured and killed soldiers and civilians.
The negotiations unfolded as Lebanon’s government took steps through its mission to the United Nations to address what it described as “blatant violations” of Lebanese sovereignty by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the Iranian Embassy in Beirut.
Lebanese officials argued that the IRGC’s support and weaponization of Hezbollah inside Lebanon violated international law and had drawn the country into war with Israel.
The latest diplomatic effort marked another attempt by US officials to stabilize the Israel-Lebanon border after months of fighting and repeated exchanges of fire between Hezbollah and the IDF.
US officials did not publicly provide details regarding specific proposals discussed during the Washington meetings, but described the talks as constructive and ongoing.
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