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Lebanese PM Visits D.C. Amid Rising Tensions with Israel

4/11/2026

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Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam will visit Washington, D.C., signaling Lebanon's willingness to engage diplomatically after Israel proposed direct talks with Lebanon.
The visit comes as tensions rise, especially with Hezbollah, and a fragile U.S.–Iran ceasefire remains in place.
Israel has been targeting Hezbollah, resulting in significant casualties.
The United States aims to facilitate dialogue on security and armed groups, with progress depending on all parties' commitment to constructive dialogue.

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Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam will visit Washington, D.C., signaling Lebanon's willingness to engage diplomatically after Israel proposed direct talks with Lebanon.
The visit comes as tensions rise, especially with Hezbollah, and a fragile U.S.–Iran ceasefire remains in place.
Israel has been targeting Hezbollah, resulting in significant casualties.
The United States aims to facilitate dialogue on security and armed groups, with progress depending on all parties' commitment to constructive dialogue.