Lebanon says military delegation will press for halt to Israeli attacks at US talks

Smoke rises in Mansouri following Israeli explosions reported by Lebanon’s state news agency NNA as seen from Hinniyeh, southern Lebanon, September 28, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer /File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab Oct 17 (Reuters) - A Lebanese military delegation will ​present Beirut's demands for an ‌end to Israeli attacks in Lebanon at a trilateral meeting in Tampa, ​Florida, on October 20, ​the Lebanese presidency said in a ⁠post on X on Saturday. Lebanon ​and Israel have held a ​number of direct talks in recent months, aimed at ending hostilities since a ​new war erupted on March ​2 between Israel and the Lebanese armed ‌group ⁠Hezbollah, triggered by the wider regional conflict . Sign up here. Under a deal reached through US-brokered Israel-Lebanon talks, Beirut ​vowed to ​disarm Hezbollah, ⁠which would in turn lead to Israeli troops ​gradually withdrawing from Lebanon. ​But ⁠Hezbollah has refused to disarm as long as Israeli forces remain ⁠on ​Lebanese land, and ​Israel has continued striking southern Lebanon. Adds context in paragraphs 2-3 Reporting by ​Yasmine Ghania; Editing by Sanjeev Miglani Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. , opens new tab Suggested Topics: Middle East X Facebook Linkedin Email Link Purchase Licensing Rights