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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Lebanese Leadership Coordinates Preparations for Trilateral Negotiations with US and Israel

Jun 16, 2026 09:09 AM CT Beirut, Lebanon diplomacy,lebanon,israel,united states,negotiations

Summary

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam held meetings to coordinate preparations for upcoming trilateral negotiations involving Lebanon, the United States, and Israel. This diplomatic engagement signals an active effort to manage tensions and establish a framework for dialogue, potentially impacting the trajectory of proxy conflicts in the region.

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Lebanese leaders discuss preparations for new round of Israel talks A statement from the Lebanese Presidency on Tuesday said that President Joseph Aoun met with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to discuss “ongoing preparations for holding the next round of Lebanese-American-Israeli negotiations in Wash...

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Actor Responses

Israel NEUTRAL

Scheduled to participate in the next round of trilateral negotiations.

United States NEUTRAL

Scheduled to participate in the next round of trilateral negotiations.

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