Israel, Lebanon hold first direct talks in over 30 years amid escalating conflict

Businessday | 15-04-2026 12:22pm |

Israel and Lebanon have held their first direct diplomatic talks since 1993, in a rare and delicate effort to contain a conflict that has steadily intensified along their shared border. The meeting, mediated by Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State in Washington, brought together officials from two countries that do not maintain formal diplomatic relations.

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