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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Lebanese officials deny awareness of planned contact with Israel

Apr 16, 2026 01:48 AM CT Beirut, Lebanon diplomacy,lebanon,israel,denial,back-channel

Summary

An official Lebanese source stated that the government is unaware of any upcoming contact with Israel, contradicting reports of potential diplomatic engagement. This denial highlights the current lack of formal communication channels between the two states amidst ongoing regional tensions. The statement suggests that any reported back-channel talks are either non-existent or not officially recognized by the Lebanese government.

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Lebanon 'not aware' of upcoming contact with Israel, source tells AFP Lebanon is "not aware" of any upcoming contact with Israel, an official source told AFP. "We are not aware of any planned contact with the Israeli side, and we have not been informed of any through official channels," the sourc...

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