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Second round of Israel-Lebanon talks set for Washington

The two nations’ ambassadors will seek a path to extending the current 10-day ceasefire

April 21, 2026 10:44
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (C) hosts talks between Lebanese Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh Moawad (R) and Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter (L), at the State Department on April 14, 2026 in Washington, DC (Getty Images)
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According to the US State Department, Israel and Lebanon's ambassadors are due to have a second round of direct negotiations on Thursday in Washington.

It comes amid a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, during which time Israel has said breaches continue daily.

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