Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered his government to begin direct talks with Lebanon, he said in a statement on Thursday. Netanyahu stated that the talks would focus on the disarmament of Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Lebanese political and militant group, and establishing peaceful relations. A U.S. State Department official confirmed it would host a meeting next week to discuss ceasefire negotiations with both parties. However, Netanyahu declared in a subsequent address that 'there is no ceasefire in Lebanon.'
The Israeli military continued airstrikes on Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah rocket sites and issuing new evacuation warnings for residents in southern Beirut. The head of the World Health Organization raised alarms about the safety of hospitals in the vicinity, as approximately 450 patients in two major hospitals were at risk during the Lebanese strikes.
The latest attacks by Israel mark a sharp increase in hostilities, with over 1,800 casualties reported, including children, and escalating humanitarian issues in the region. Tensions remain high as both Israeli and Lebanese officials argue over the terms and future of peace talks, with significant international involvement from the U.S. attempting to mediate a more sustainable ceasefire.
The Israeli military continued airstrikes on Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah rocket sites and issuing new evacuation warnings for residents in southern Beirut. The head of the World Health Organization raised alarms about the safety of hospitals in the vicinity, as approximately 450 patients in two major hospitals were at risk during the Lebanese strikes.
The latest attacks by Israel mark a sharp increase in hostilities, with over 1,800 casualties reported, including children, and escalating humanitarian issues in the region. Tensions remain high as both Israeli and Lebanese officials argue over the terms and future of peace talks, with significant international involvement from the U.S. attempting to mediate a more sustainable ceasefire.
