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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

US State Department Confirms Location for Upcoming Israel-Lebanon Negotiations

Sep 11, 2026 09:32 PM CT Washington, United States diplomacy,Israel-Lebanon,US mediation,Hezbollah,de-escalation

Summary

The US State Department has confirmed that the next round of formal talks between Israel and Lebanon will take place in Washington, rather than Rome as previously reported. This development indicates continued US diplomatic engagement in de-escalating tensions on the Israel-Lebanon border, a key front in the broader Iran-Israel conflict theater involving Hezbollah.

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A US State Department official said that the next round of formal talks between the sides is expected to take place in Rome in October.

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Actor Responses

United States MEDIATOR

Confirmed the location of upcoming Israel-Lebanon talks as Washington.

Israel NEUTRAL

Scheduled to participate in formal talks with Lebanon.

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