Lebanon Seeks Ceasefire in First Direct Talks With Israel Since 1983

Lebanon and Israel are set to hold direct talks for the first time since 1983.

“Latest News - Lebanon War 2026 Lebanon hopes that a cease-fire can be concluded with Israel on Tuesday, says Aoun”

L'Orient-Le Jour

President Aoun told Tajani that Lebanon hopes the Washington meeting will result in a ceasefire.

Naharnet

These negotiations will be led by a Lebanese negotiating team.

Tajani expressed Italy's readiness to host any future negotiations.

Aoun stressed that negotiations with Israel are the responsibility of the Lebanese state.

The talks come amid conflicting positions over whether Lebanon is covered by the ceasefire.

Netanyahu vowed to continue striking Hezbollah even as he agreed to start talks.

Qatar news agency

The Lebanese government has no direct control over Hezbollah.

A senior Hezbollah official dismissed the possibility of talks.

The death toll from Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon rose to 303 people.

Lebanon has implemented security measures at its airport and border crossings.

“Lebanese President, Italian Foreign Minister Discuss Developments in Lebanon Beirut, April 13 (QNA) - President of Lebanon Joseph Aoun held talks on Monday with Foreign Minister of Italy Antonio Tajani, who is visiting Beirut, to discuss developments in Lebanon amid the ongoing Israeli offensive, as well as upcoming talks scheduled in Washington tomorrow between Lebanese, US, and Israeli delegations”

Qatar news agency

The army and security forces are strictly enforcing the law.

UNIFIL denounced incidents involving the Israeli army.

The failure of US-Iran talks has raised questions about Lebanon-Israel negotiations.

Ceasefire talks in Lebanon are separate from the talks in Islamabad.