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US official: Israel, Lebanon negotiating as sovereign states to end cycle of violence and reach lasting peace

26-06-2026 | 11:15

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US official: Israel, Lebanon negotiating as sovereign states to end cycle of violence and reach lasting peace

A U.S. State Department official said the parties have reconvened on Friday to continue negotiations aimed at reaching an agreement between Israel and Lebanon.

“The parties have reconvened today to continue their work toward an agreement. Israel and Lebanon are negotiating as two sovereign states with the goal of finding long-lasting peace and security. Our shared goal is to end the cycle of violence for good,” the official said.

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