US hails ‘productive’ talks between Israel, Lebanon military officials
Military officials from Israel and Lebanon recently held productive talks in Washington, aimed at supporting ongoing peace negotiations. This meeting, the first of its kind in decades, was hosted by a US official at the Pentagon. The discussions are expected to inform future diplomatic efforts led by the Department of State.
- ▪The talks took place on May 29, 2026, at the Pentagon.
- ▪Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reported ongoing military actions in Lebanon during the talks.
- ▪Lebanese President Joseph Aoun emphasized the need for a ceasefire to facilitate negotiations.
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US hails ‘productive’ talks between Israel, Lebanon military officialsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxA wrecked barbershop amid buildings destroyed in recent Israeli strikes in Tyre, Lebanon, on May 29. PHOTO: DANIEL BEREHULAK/NYTIMESPublished May 30, 2026, 09:25 AMUpdated May 30, 2026, 09:25 AMWASHINGTON - Military officials from Israel and Lebanon held “productive” talks in Washington on May 29, a US official said, adding that the meeting will complement upcoming diplomatic discussions.“Today at the Pentagon, I hosted military delegations from Israel and Lebanon for the security track supporting the ongoing peace talks between their two countries,” Mr Elbridge Colby, the Pentagon’s second-in-command, said on X.“We held productive military-to-military discussions…
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