Who is Israel’s US envoy leading talks with Lebanon?

Al Jazeera DiplomaticNews ReportEN 6 min read 100% complete April 13, 2026 at 09:24 AM

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Lebanon and Israel to hold first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington

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Yechiel Leiter, Israel's ambassador to the US, held a first-ever phone call with his Lebanese counterpart, Nada Hamadeh Moawad, in Washington D.C. The meeting, facilitated by the US State Department, precedes formal peace negotiations between Israel and Lebanon scheduled to begin the following Tuesday. This occurs amidst escalating global pressure on Israel to end its invasion of Lebanon, which has resulted in thousands of deaths and displacements. Leiter, known for his far-right political ties and past controversial rhetoric, stated that Israel refuses to discuss a ceasefire with Hezbollah, which it views as an obstacle to peace. However, a Lebanese lawmaker affiliated with Hezbollah rejected direct negotiations with Israel.

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Lebanese lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah, who is affiliated with Hezbollah, said that the group rejects direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel.

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Israel refused to discuss a ceasefire with the Hezbollah terrorist organisation.

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Israel will begin official peace talks with Lebanon next week.

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Israel's ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, held a first-ever phone call with his Lebanese counterpart, Nada Hamadeh Moawad.

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Global pressure mounts on Israel to end the invasion of Lebanon, with more than 2,000 people killed in Israeli attacks and over one million people displaced.

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Iran 30% Washington, D.C. 40% Hassan Fadlallah 40% Gaza Strip 50% Nada Hamadeh Moawad 50% Hezbollah ×270% United States ×370% Yechiel Leiter ×690% Lebanon ×990% Israel ×10100%

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israel-lebanon talks 100% yechiel leiter 90% peace negotiations 80% us envoy 70% hezbollah 60% diplomatic relations 60% israeli attacks 50% ceasefire 50% far-right politics 40%