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Date(s) - 05/06/2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am

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https://arabcenterdc.org/event/ceasefire-in-lebanon-between-negotiation-and-reality/
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+1.202.750.4000
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Arab Center Washington DC

The fragile ceasefire in Lebanon continues to be strained by repeated Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon and retaliatory fire from Hezbollah. Amid rising casualties and displacement, the US-mediated 10‑day truce was extended for three weeks following high‑level meetings in Washington. Negotiations have progressed through rare direct talks between Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors, focusing on prolonging the ceasefire and laying the groundwork for broader agreements on security, border management, and reconstruction. Diplomatic activity also remains active, with reports of upcoming state‑level engagements in Washington, while discussions about Hezbollah’s weapons and the long‑term stability of the border continue to shape the diplomatic agenda.

Lebanon’s post-ceasefire moment presents a narrow but critical window for political and diplomatic action. As negotiations involving the Trump administration, regional actors, and the Lebanese government unfold, fundamental questions remain unresolved: What does meaningful sovereignty look like given the current balance of power? What are the realistic limits of external pressure on Lebanon’s internal dynamics? And how can security, deterrence, and economic recovery be understood not as separate tracks, but as deeply interlinked imperatives? To address these important issues, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) and Badil | The Alternative Policy Institute are convening leading voices in Lebanese political economy, security analysis, and regional diplomacy to move beyond sensationalism and toward a realist, evidence-based conversation about Lebanon’s prospects.

https://arabcenterdc.org/event/ceasefire-in-lebanon-between-negotiation-and-reality/