Lebanon’s Long-Shot Peace Talks With Israel Are a Gamble Worth Taking
Recent talks between Israeli and Lebanese diplomats at the White House have sparked optimism for peace despite ongoing violence. The discussions were initiated following Hezbollah's attack on Israel amid a broader conflict involving the U.S. and Israel against Iran. This marks a significant shift as it breaks both a longstanding taboo and a formal legal prohibition on direct engagement between the two nations.
- ▪Israeli and Lebanese diplomats have engaged in historic talks at the White House.
- ▪The talks were precipitated by Hezbollah's attack on Israel in response to the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran.
- ▪Over 2,700 people have been reported killed in Lebanon, with more than 1 million displaced due to the conflict.
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BriefingMiddle East & North Africa Lebanon’s Long-Shot Peace Talks With Israel Are a Gamble Worth TakingJonathan LincolnMay 20, 2026May 20, 2026U.S. President Donald Trump, flanked by the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors to Washington, at the White House, April 23, 2026 (AP photo by Mark Schiefelbein) Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window) In recent weeks, Israeli and Lebanese diplomats have engaged in remarkable and historic talks at the White House, even in the shadow of continuing exchanges of fire between Israel and Hezbollah.
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