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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

US Facilitates Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Talks Following US-Iran Memorandum

Jun 19, 2026 04:02 PM CT Washington, United States diplomacy,ceasefire,hezbollah,iran-israel-conflict,us-mediation

Summary

The United States has announced upcoming negotiations between Israel and Lebanon in Washington, coinciding with reports of a new ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. This development follows a US-Iran memorandum aimed at ending the war, signaling a significant diplomatic shift and potential de-escalation in the proxy conflict theater.

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Talks come as Hezbollah, Israel say new ceasefire has been reached in wake of US-Iran memorandum to end war.

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T2 Al Jazeera
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Actor Responses

United States MEDIATOR

Announced new round of talks in Washington and reportedly signed a memorandum with Iran to end the war.

Israel NEUTRAL

Engaging in talks and reported to have reached a new ceasefire with Hezbollah.

Hezbollah NEUTRAL

Reported to have reached a new ceasefire with Israel.

Iran NEUTRAL

Reportedly signed a memorandum with the US to end the war.

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