Washington, April 16 (NationPress) President Donald Trump has announced that discussions between Israel and Lebanon are scheduled for Thursday.

"We're working on creating some breathing space between Israel and Lebanon. It has been quite a while—around 34 years—since the leaders have engaged. This will take place tomorrow," Trump shared on Truth Social.

This past Tuesday, a meeting occurred in Washington, where Israel emphasized the need for Hezbollah's disarmament, while Lebanon pressed for a ceasefire and actionable steps to alleviate the dire humanitarian crisis stemming from the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, as reported by the US State Department.

All parties involved have consented to initiate direct negotiations at a mutually agreed time and location, the statement revealed.

This meeting represents the first major high-level interaction between Israel and Lebanon since 1993, according to the announcement.

Earlier in the day, the United States clarified that a potential ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is not part of its negotiations with Iran, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts to alleviate tensions near Israel's northern border.

A senior official from the administration stated that the US had "not requested" a truce in Lebanon and that it was "not part of the peace discussions with Iran". Nonetheless, the official mentioned that President Donald Trump "would welcome an end to the hostilities in Lebanon as part of a peace agreement between Israel and Lebanon".

These comments come a day after Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted direct talks between Israel and Lebanon at the State Department, marking a significant engagement between the two nations in years.

US officials characterized the discussions as a step towards de-escalation and a potential pathway for a broader agreement.

"The United States desires a lasting peace but did not insist on an immediate ceasefire," another senior official noted, outlining Washington's strategic approach to the situation.

The emphasis remains on fostering confidence-building measures between both parties.

"The focus of the United States is to establish trust between the two governments to create room for a peace deal, ensuring that any future accords are sustainable," the official stated. "Both sides must generate political momentum."

This renewed diplomatic initiative coincides with ongoing efforts by the US to maintain its fragile truce with Iran, where regional hotspots like Lebanon could act as potential disruptors if not managed prudently.