The Lebanese delegation participating in the negotiations with Israel in Washington announced the end of two days of tripartite talks that included Lebanon, the United States, and Israel, stressing that the meetings led to “tangible diplomatic progress” in favor of Lebanon.
The delegation explained, in a statement, that the parties agreed to extend the ceasefire agreement for an additional 45 days, with the aim of paving the way for the launch of an American-sponsored security track starting on May 29, and maintaining the political momentum achieved during the past days.
The statement indicated the launch of an “official political track” between the two sides, with the next round of negotiations to be held on June 2 and 3, 2026, at the headquarters of the US State Department in Washington.
The delegation also announced that the United States will facilitate and enhance military coordination and communication between Lebanon and Israel through a security track that will be opened at the Pentagon with the participation of military delegations from the two countries.
The statement stressed that the parties will review the progress achieved with the aim of extending the ceasefire again if the negotiating tracks achieve positive results.
The Lebanese delegation welcomed the results of the talks, considering that extending the truce and launching the security track “provides a vital space for citizens, strengthens state institutions, and opens a political path towards permanent stability.”
The delegation stressed that Lebanon will continue to engage “constructively” in the negotiations, while preserving its sovereignty and protecting the security of its citizens, stressing its commitment to reaching an agreement that “fully restores Lebanese national sovereignty and guarantees the safety and return of all citizens.”
The statement included what it described as “the foundations of the Lebanese position,” first and foremost restoring state authority over all Lebanese territory, ensuring the return of the displaced to the south and reconstruction, and working to release all Lebanese detainees and recover the bodies of the victims.
The delegation also confirmed the adoption of a phased and verifiable implementation mechanism under American sponsorship to ensure full compliance with any agreement, without compromising Lebanese sovereignty.
The Lebanese delegation concluded by affirming that Lebanon “is negotiating for a future in which its borders are respected, its sovereignty is protected exclusively by the Lebanese army, and its people are able to live in lasting security and peace.”
