Trump says Israel and Lebanon to hold talks Thursday

South China Morning Post DiplomaticNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by AgenciesApril 16, 2026 at 06:39 AM
Trump says Israel and Lebanon to hold talks Thursday
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Lebanon president says country is no longer a pawn amid Israel ceasefire

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Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon would hold talks on Thursday to de-escalate tensions amidst ongoing conflict. This follows escalating conflict in Lebanon, spurred by Hezbollah's actions in support of Iran, prompting an Israeli offensive. Pakistan emphasized the importance of Lebanese peace for broader Iran peace talks. Despite Trump's announcement, Lebanese officials stated that President Joseph Aoun would not be speaking with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the near future. Aoun thanked the US for its efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Lebanon.

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President Joseph Aoun thanked Rubio for US efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Lebanon.

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US President Donald Trump said he was seeking to create “a little breathing room” between Israel and Lebanon.

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Peace in Lebanon is essential for [Iran] peace talks.

quote — Tahir Andrabi, spokesperson for Pakistan’s foreign ‌ministry100% confidence

The Israeli security cabinet convened late on Wednesday to discuss a possible ceasefire in Lebanon.

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Lebanon’s president will not speak to Israel’s prime minister in the near future.

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