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Lebanon and Israel to meet in Washington on April 14 to discuss ceasefire

President Joseph Aoun said ambassadors agreed in a three-way call to hold the first US-hosted talks next Tuesday at the State Department to debate a ceasefire and begin negotiations, with Senator Marco Rubio’s office named as mediator.

Apr 11th 2026 · Lebanon

Insights

  • Meeting set for April 14 at the US State Department to discuss a ceasefire and the start date of negotiations.
  • Agreement to meet was reached in a three-way call between the Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors in Washington and US representative Michel Issa.
  • Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said the office of Senator Marco Rubio will act as mediator.
  • Israel has continued strikes on Lebanon and says the Iran-US truce does not cover the country.
  • Lebanese Health Ministry reports more than 1,900 dead in the offensive, including at least 357 killed and 6,000 wounded in Wednesday’s bombardment.

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