US says Israel, Lebanon to hold more peace talks
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- United States says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to more peace talks (per original article).
- Israel and Lebanon met in Washington for the first direct diplomatic talks since 1993, a milestone highlighted by Globe and Mail, Defense News, and BBC.
- Hezbollah continues fighting in southern Lebanon, threatening the U.S.-Iran cease‑fire (original article).
- Israel is building a buffer zone inside Lebanon, adding pressure to the negotiations (NPR).
- U.S.-mediated talks are rare and focus on Hezbollah, underscoring the diplomatic push (Foreign Policy).
Why it matters: The talks, first since 1993, could keep the U.S.-Iran cease-fire from collapsing.
