US-mediated diplomacy between Israel and Lebanon centers on implementing a 2024 ceasefire framework requiring Hezbollah disarmament, Israeli withdrawals from southern zones, Lebanese army deployment, and border adjustments. On October 3-4 2026, Prime Minister Netanyahu directed his team to pursue direct talks with Beirut focused on those issues after heavy Israeli strikes and consultations with President Trump, who is hosting negotiations the following week. Lebanese President Aoun has advanced a diplomatic track viewed positively internationally and urged US pressure for Israeli compliance, yet he has repeatedly ruled out personal contact or meetings with Netanyahu absent prior security agreements and withdrawals. Lower-level envoy discussions, including planned October 20 sessions, continue alongside these leader-level signals.