In a major push to end the bloody conflict and establish lasting peace in the Middle East, Israel and Lebanon are set to hold their second round of direct negotiations. This high-stakes meeting will take place this Thursday (April 23, 2026) in Washington, D.C. The diplomatic effort aims to de-escalate war tensions and find a long-term solution.
A report by Reuters on Monday (April 20) confirmed the details of the upcoming session.
Building on the Trump-Brokered Truce
This marks the first formal meeting between the two nations since a 10-day ceasefire was brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump on April 16. Analysts believe the outcome of this Thursday’s summit will determine whether the current temporary truce can be converted into a permanent peace.
The Delegations
Israel: Will be represented by Yechiel Leiter, the Israeli Ambassador to the United States.
Lebanon: While the full delegation list is yet to be confirmed, the previous round was led by the Lebanese Ambassador to the U.S., Nada Hamadeh.
Diplomatic Context
This follow-up meeting comes after a historic first round of direct talks on April 14—the first such meeting between the two neighbors in over three decades. That initial session was attended by top U.S. officials, including:
Marco Rubio: Secretary of State
Michael Needham: State Department Counselor
Mike Waltz: U.S. Ambassador to the UN
Key White House officials are expected to be present again this Thursday to facilitate and mediate the discussions.
