US hosts 4th round of direct Israel-Lebanon talks, cites continued progress

Delegations from Israel and Lebanon met Tuesday at the US Department of State for a fourth round of direct negotiations between the two countries, according to a State Department spokesman.

"Progress continues on the political and security tracks as we break from the failures of the past 20 years and advance toward a comprehensive agreement aimed at restoring Lebanon’s sovereignty and ensuring Israel's security," Tommy Pigott said on US social media company X.

Pigott reiterated the US' commitment to serving as a mediator in "these historic negotiations."

Another round is scheduled for Wednesday, he said.