Officials from Israel and Lebanon are scheduled to meet in Washington DC for security talks at the Pentagon after Israel launched hundreds of airstrikes on Lebanon. Israel and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire in April, but cross-border fire has continued. Israel has increased airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in eastern and southern Lebanon. US Vice President JD Vance said a deal with Iran is close but “not there yet.” US media reported that US and Iranian negotiators agreed on terms for a ceasefire deal. A May 2026 poll by the Israeli Institute for National Security Studies found many Israelis support deepening fighting against Hezbollah and establishing a buffer zone in southern Lebanon.
"Officials from Israel and Lebanon are set to meet for security talks in Washington DC after Israel launched hundreds of airstrikes on Lebanon this week. Meanwhile, JD Vance says a deal with Iran is close. DW has more. Israel and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire in April but the cross-border fire has continued"
"The meeting comes after Israel and Lebanon agreed on a ceasefire in April. Israel has stepped up its airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in east and south Lebanon this week. The meeting is set to take place at the Pentagon, with officials from both countries attending."
"US Vice President JD Vance says a deal with Iran is close but 'not there yet'. US media report that US and Iranian negotiators have agreed on the terms of a ceasefire deal."
"A May 2026 poll by the Israeli Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) found that 58% of Israelis think the country should 'deepen' its fighting against the Iran-backed Islamist militia. The number increases to 69.5% when it comes to Israeli Jews. The poll also found that a similar number of Israelis (57%) believe the Israeli military should establish a buffer zone in Lebanon's south."
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