Lebanon-Israel Deal on Hold Until Elections | Lebanon News

Lebanon News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 14, 2026 · 1m

Lebanon-Israel peace talks are on hold until after Israel’s October elections, according to David Schenker, a former top U.S. Middle East official. Current negotiations are seen as damage control—not final deals—while Schenker urges Lebanon to strengthen its army and curb Hezbollah’s mobility to earn Israeli concessions. A prisoner swap and Israeli withdrawals may follow, but only after the election. The U.S. is positioning itself as a key enforcer to ensure compliance, while Lebanon must also reduce Iran’s influence—even if Iran won’t stop backing Hezbollah. Next steps include ambassadorial…