**Diplomatic channels between Israel and Lebanon remain active through US-mediated talks following the June 2026 framework agreement on ending hostilities with Hezbollah, including phased Israeli withdrawals from southern “pilot zones,” Lebanese army deployment south of the Litani River, and disarmament steps.** President Joseph Aoun has repeatedly emphasized negotiations as the only viable path, criticizing Israel for incomplete implementation and continued operations while stressing Lebanese army compliance. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has linked further progress to Hezbollah’s full disarmament and has appealed directly to the Lebanese people for peace once Iranian influence ends. Aoun has conditioned any direct leader-level engagement on an end to Israeli attacks and violations, with lower-level delegation talks and US coordination continuing in Washington. Upcoming US diplomatic pressure, implementation deadlines tied to the framework, and regional stability efforts could influence prospects for a Netanyahu-Aoun conversation within the market’s timeframe.