US-mediated negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, anchored in the June 2026 trilateral framework agreement, have seen limited progress amid disputes over sequencing of Israeli withdrawals from southern Lebanon and Hezbollah disarmament. Direct talks, previously stalled for months after rounds in Rome and Washington, are now scheduled to resume under US hosting next week, with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu directing engagement focused on security arrangements and Lebanese army deployment in pilot zones. Recent high-level US discussions involving Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and Jordan’s King Abdullah II have emphasized implementation timelines, verification mechanisms, and Lebanese sovereignty, while Israeli operations continue in the south. Upcoming events include the planned October 20 round and Israeli elections later in the month, which could influence momentum on the diplomatic track.