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U.S. Backs Aoun's Call for Israel-Hezbollah Negotiations Amid Conflict

3/23/2026

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Ambassador Backs Negotiations

On March 20, 2026, the U.S. ambassador to Lebanon backed President Joseph Aoun's call for negotiations with Israel to end Hezbollah's conflict.
Israel has stated no talks are planned.
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed hope for dialogue and offered to host talks in Paris.
The IDF reported over 570 Hezbollah operatives killed and more than 2,000 targets struck, while airstrikes in Ghandouriyeh raised the death toll over 1,000.

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Israel Strikes Hezbollah

On March 22, 2026, the Israeli military expanded its ground campaign against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, targeting bridges used by the group.
Israeli airstrikes, including on the Qasmiya Bridge near Tyre, caused significant damage.
The conflict has killed 1,029 people and displaced more than one million in Lebanon in 2026.
Hezbollah claimed responsibility for attacks on Israeli troops.
Israel's Defense Minister ordered the destruction of bridges to prevent Hezbollah movements.

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Ambassador Backs Negotiations

On March 20, 2026, the U.S. ambassador to Lebanon backed President Joseph Aoun's call for negotiations with Israel to end Hezbollah's conflict.
Israel has stated no talks are planned.
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed hope for dialogue and offered to host talks in Paris.
The IDF reported over 570 Hezbollah operatives killed and more than 2,000 targets struck, while airstrikes in Ghandouriyeh raised the death toll over 1,000.

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