[96927] First round of talks between Israel and Lebanon concluded; unusual aerial activity over Beirut

Diplomatic contacts and operational activity on the northern front

On June 23, 2026, the first day of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon concluded, lasting about 8 hours. According to Channel 12, corner 99 - Yanir Cozin and Yaron Avraham, the contacts are expected to continue the following day, when talks will be held at the military levels of both countries. The report was also confirmed by Amichai Stein | The Diplomatic Channel and Security Alerts 24/7.

In parallel with the diplomatic track, Israeli intelligence activity in the field continues. According to 301 World News - The Arab World, a channel identified with security and political coverage in the region, it was reported that residents in Lebanon are reporting the presence of drones over the skies of Beirut. According to Yair Goldblatt - Security and the Middle East, this is a direct continuation of Israeli intelligence-gathering efforts, which are taking place "for the umpteenth time since the start of the ceasefire."

The contacts are being conducted under a shroud of high operational readiness, with reports from the field indicating that collection activity continues without interruption despite the talks taking place at the diplomatic level.