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Summary On April 23, 2026, the White House hosted a high-level diplomatic meeting between representatives of Israel and Lebanon, mediated by President Donald Trump and senior U.S. officials. The talks, convened amid a fragile 10-day ceasefire, aimed to stabilize the border and address ongoing hostilities involving Hezbollah. The meeting
Summary On April 16, 2026, US President Donald Trump announced a 10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire, marking a significant diplomatic intervention after months of escalating conflict between Israeli forces and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The ceasefire, set to begin at 5:00 p.m. EST, was confirmed by both Lebanese President Joseph
Summary On April 9, 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the initiation of direct negotiations with Lebanon, focusing on the disarmament of Hezbollah and the establishment of peaceful relations. This diplomatic overture follows a period of intense Israeli military action in Lebanon, including the largest wave of airstrikes since