Middle East Situation Lebanon - Flash Update #11 (11 May – 24 May 2026)

Countries: Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. Overview • Between 14 and 15 May, political-level talks between Lebanon and Israel were held in Washington under U.S. auspices, marking a further step in direct engagement. • On 15 May, Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend the ceasefire for 45 days. The talks resulted in the launch of two parallel tracks: a security track on 29 May and a formal political track scheduled for 2-3 Ju