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FRAGILE PEACE: Israel-Lebanon Talks Set for Washington as Ceasefire Hangs by a Thread A US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon came into effect on April 16, 2026, establishing a 10-day truce — later extended by three weeks — amid the ongoing conflict linked to the broader Iran war. (Wikipedia) Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has since authorized direct negotiations with Lebanon "as soon as possible," aimed at disarming Hezbollah and establishing diplomatic relations between the two neighbours, with talks expected at the U.S. State Department in Washington. (aol) Source: AP / AOL News 🇮🇷🇺🇸 NUCLEAR STAKES: U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Continue Amid Regional Pressure Ongoing 2026 negotiations between the U.S. and Iran have touched on the prospect of Hezbollah's disarmament and the restoration of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz — widely seen as a key sticking point in the talks. (House of Commons Library) Both Tehran and Washington have...