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15 May 2026, 22:44 MTV: Subsequent negotiations with Lebanon will include discussions on strengthening a U.S.-led mechanism, which may involve U.S. military officers acting as liaison officers with the Lebanese Army to manage day-to-day implementation operations.
15 May 2026, 22:41 Israel's ambassador to the U.S. said the Lebanon talks were frank and constructive, adding "there will be ups and downs, but the potential for success is great."
15 May 2026, 22:23 A statement issued by the Lebanese delegation said the talks with Israel "produced meaningful diplomatic progress for Lebanon."
15 May 2026, 21:51 MTV: The Israeli escalation will subside during the ceasefire extension period, but Israel will maintain its attacks under the pretext of "protecting its security and the security of its settlers." It has agreed to reduce its escalation in order to allow for the continuation of negotiations during the 45-day period.
15 May 2026, 21:33 The U.S. State Department said a Lebanon-Israel security track "will be launched at the Pentagon on May 29 with military delegations from both countries."
15 May 2026, 21:29 The U.S. said the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire has been extended by 45 days, adding that it will reconvene "the political track of negotiations" on June 2 and June 3.
15 May 2026, 20:46 LBCI: A U.S. State Department official said the atmosphere of the Lebanon-Israel talks has been "very positive, even exceeding expectations."
15 May 2026, 20:41 MTV: Berri said, "Give us a ceasefire and you will receive something that will amaze negotiators," in response to Israel's demand to disarm Hezbollah.
15 May 2026, 20:41 MTV: Sources have described the negotiations as good and productive, confirming that the inclination is towards reaching a security agreement between Lebanon and Israel.
15 May 2026, 20:37 MTV: A draft of a joint U.S.-Lebanese-Israeli statement has arrived in Baabda and Aoun has made his comments on it.
15 May 2026, 15:58 The Lebanese and Israeli delegations have arrived at the US State Department ahead of a second day of direct talks.
15 May 2026, 15:34 Al-Jadeed: Direct military coordination between the Lebanese and Israeli armies is one of the key Israeli demands in the negotiations.
15 May 2026, 15:20 MTV: Berri told Aoun in a phone call that Hezbollah will fully commit to a ceasefire if the Lebanese delegation manages to clench a ceasefire commitment from the Israeli side.
15 May 2026, 15:19 Al-Jadeed: The ceasefire will be extended and not consolidated in the Lebanese-Israeli talks today.
15 May 2026, 14:17 The Israeli army has ordered the residents of Ein Baal, Kharayeb, Zrarieh, Arabsalim and Arab al-Jal to evacuate ahead of imminent strikes.
15 May 2026, 13:56 U.S. President Donald Trump said he could accept Iran suspending its nuclear program for 20 years if Tehran makes what he described as a "real" commitment.
15 May 2026, 13:51 Araghchi: The Americans informed us of their readiness to continue talks after our latest response.
15 May 2026, 13:22 Prime Minister Salam is now meeting with Parliament Speaker Berri in Ein el-Tineh.
15 May 2026, 13:20 An Israeli strike on the city of Nabatieh has killed two people and wounded another.
15 May 2026, 13:07 Iranian FM Araghchi: There's no military solution, we won't surrender under pressure, and we're preserving the ceasefire period to allow for diplomatic efforts.
15 May 2026, 12:18 Israeli strikes have targeted Kounine, Baraashit, Beit Yahoun, Majdal Selem, Shhour, al-Majadel, Froun and Nabatieh in south Lebanon.
15 May 2026, 00:36 Senior State Department official: We had a full day of productive and positive talks between Israel and Lebanon that lasted from 9AM to 5PM. We look forward to continuing this tomorrow and hope to have more to share then.
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