{
  "id": 515629,
  "title": "Israel, Lebanon to continue talks in September as Hezbollah seeks to disrupt process - report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/israel-lebanon-to-continue-talks-in-september-as-hezbollah-seeks-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T00:20:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/international/article-905122"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Israel and Lebanon are set to continue their peace talks in September, according to a US official speaking to Saudi state media. However, Hezbollah has expressed its intention to disrupt the process. The US remains hopeful about the talks, which have previously discussed topics such as Hezbollah's disarmament, Israeli withdrawal, and a comprehensive peace agreement. The latest round of talks took place in Rome on August 6, where representatives discussed these issues in detail. Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem denounced these talks, calling them a source of shame and humiliation for Lebanon, and even criticized Lebanese President Joseph Aoun as a divisive figure. Since their inception in April, the talks have aimed to resolve the longstanding conflict between the two nations, including the return of Jewish remains buried in Lebanon for burial in Israel.",
  "summary": "The discussions between the countries have included talks on a third country demining certain areas, a US official told Al-Arabiya English.",
  "key_points": [
    "Israel and Lebanon to resume peace talks in September",
    "Hezbollah threatens to disrupt the peace process",
    "Previous talks covered disarmament, withdrawal, and peace agreement"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Hezbollah's efforts to disrupt the peace talks mark a challenge to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and suggest a tougher path ahead for negotiations aimed at resolving the longstanding conflict with Israel.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}