Israel-Lebanon talks suspended amid escalation, set to resume Thursday

The Israeli delegation asked the American representatives to suspend the direct talks with Lebanon for a few hours over alleged leaks by Beirut.

Rina Bassist , Rosaleen Carroll

Aug 5, 2026

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TEL AVIV, WASHINGTON — The seventh round of direct talks between Israel and Lebanon, taking place in Rome, was suspended Wednesday afternoon, Israeli, US and Lebanese official sources told Al-Monitor. The talks will resume on........

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