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Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington extended after 11-hour session

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Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington extended after 11-hour session
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First reported by Ynet · Jun 24, 2026

What happened

Israel and Lebanon extended their U.S.-mediated negotiations in Washington after 11 hours of talks, with both sides still divided over Hezbollah’s disarmament and an Israeli withdrawal. The United States is also preparing a CENTCOM-backed monitoring mechanism, while senior American and Israeli defense officials are expected to coordinate further.

  • 01Talks in Washington were extended into Friday after 11 straight hours of negotiations.
  • 02The main disputes are Hezbollah’s disarmament and an Israeli withdrawal timetable.
  • 03Lebanon wants a withdrawal schedule, while Israel demands Hezbollah be disarmed first.
  • 04A U.S. official claimed Israel had begun withdrawing, but Israel denied it.
  • 05CENTCOM chief Brad Cooper is expected in Israel for meetings with top officials.

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Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

WallaCenter · HebrewJun 26, 2026
Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington extended after 11-hour session
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Talks Between Israel and Lebanon Extended by One More Day
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 25, 2026
New Israel-Lebanon Talks Begin in Washington
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Lebanese Reports Say Fifth Round of Talks With Israel in Washington Has Entered Day Two

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