Ongoing US-facilitated talks between Israeli and Lebanese officials in Washington have centered on implementing ceasefires, Hezbollah disarmament south of the Litani River, and border delineation rather than establishing diplomatic relations. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam have publicly rejected normalization as a near-term goal, citing domestic political constraints and the need to uphold Lebanese sovereignty. Hezbollah's residual military capacity and influence within Lebanon continue to block broader agreements, even after its setbacks in prior fighting. Recent ceasefire extensions through mid-2026 reflect incremental security progress but leave little room for the comprehensive treaty required for full normalization before 2027, aligning with trader consensus on the substantial structural and political hurdles.