Upcoming Israel-Lebanon to take place in Washington instead of Rome, US State Department says

Jerusalem Post/Middle EastA US State Department official said that the next round of formal talks between the sides is expected to take place in Rome in October.Follow us on GoogleRepresentations of the Israeli and Lebanese flags at a memorial near the Israel-Lebanon border, outside Metula, Israel, after Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement following US-mediated talks, June 27, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/AMIR COHEN)SEPTEMBER 12, 2026 02:32The ambassadors of Israel and Lebanon will meet next week at the US State Department in Washington, rather than in Rome as originally planned, a State Department official said on Friday.The meeting will address “ongoing developments and the continued implementation of the trilateral framework, which remains the only practical mechanism for restoring Lebanon’s sovereignty and ensuring Israel’s security,” the official said.The official added that the next round of formal talks between the sides is expected to take place in Rome in October.This is a developing story.Follow us on Google