Pentagon hosts first-ever Israeli–Lebanese military talks aimed at curbing Hezbollah

Israeli and Lebanese military delegations held first-ever Pentagon-mediated talks in Washington to address border stability and enforce a ceasefire along the Israel–Lebanon border. Discussions focused on Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, Lebanese Armed Forces' role in containing Hezbollah, and challenges in disarming the Iran-backed group. A U.S. State Department official emphasized that lasting peace requires direct negotiations between the two governments.