May 15, 2026, Washington DC - The US State Department released an official update regarding the convening of the third round of direct talks between the governments of Lebanon and Israel in Washington, D.C. Building on previous discussions, this latest round of negotiations signals an effort to move beyond temporary ceasefires and dive into concrete implementation mechanisms. The talks are heavily focused on establishing actionable frameworks for border demarcation, the enforcement of state authority, and the reciprocal security measures required to achieve a lasting geopolitical settlement.