On eve of direct Jerusalem-Beirut talks, Netanyahu vows to maintain presence in Lebanon (opens original article in a new tab)

Israeli leaders reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining a security presence in southern Lebanon as direct talks with Lebanon were set to begin in Washington, while US officials introduced mechanisms to reduce conflict between the two nations amid broader US-Iran negotiations.

• Israeli leaders vow to maintain presence in southern Lebanon ahead of direct talks with Lebanon
• US officials announce mechanisms to reduce conflict between Israel and Lebanon during ongoing US-Iran negotiations
• Lebanese authorities seek to keep negotiations with Israel separate from regional US-Iran talks