Officials say negotiations would also include the future of Israeli military outposts in Lebanon and of Lebanese prisoners still held in Israel.

A military meeting in southern Lebanon on Tuesday led to an agreement between Israel and Lebanon on the next steps on the Blue Line.

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to open negotiations to resolve longstanding disputes over the land border between the countries, two U.S. officials tell Axios. Why it matters: The Trump administration successfully pushed the two sides to come to the table just months after Israel invaded Lebanon as part of its war against Hezbollah.

An Israeli military jeep drives past an Israeli flag in proximity to the UN Blue Line demarcating Israel and Lebanon during the 60-day Israeli Hezbollah ceasefire on January 09, 2025 in Metula, Israel. Israel and Lebanon agreed on Tuesday to begin negotiations, mediated by the U.S., to resolve several border disputes.

Israel agrees to talks with Lebanon to demarcate their shared border and will release five Lebanese detainees. This diplomatic move comes amid longstanding tensions and previous conflicts involving Hezbollah.

Israel agreed to talks with Lebanon to demarcate their border and will release five Lebanese detainees as a gesture. The talks involve the U.S. and France, aiming for diplomatic resolution of ongoing issues while maintaining a ceasefire.