Lebanon and Israel have initiated their first direct contact through a telephonic conversation between their ambassadors in Washington, facilitated by the United States. This comes at a time when Israel launched attacks on Lebanon, while Iran and US delegations agreed for ceasefire talks in Pakistan. Lebanon and Israel have initiated their first direct contact through a telephonic conversation between their ambassadors in Washington, facilitated by the United States. This comes at a time when Israel launched attacks on Lebanon, while Iran and US delegations agreed for ceasefire talks in Pakistan. He said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had authorised direct talks following what he said were "repeated requests from the Lebanese government".

Source: dna April 11, 2026 02:51 UTC