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Israeli and Lebanese delegations held a second day of direct talks in Washington, even as new Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon killed seven people. Lebanon demands a complete halt to attacks and occupation, while Israel pushes for Hezbollah disarmament and normalization. The talks continue against a backdrop of ongoing violence and a fragile ceasefire due to expire Sunday.
A video analysis explores the deepening internal divisions in Lebanon caused by the ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. The report questions Lebanon's future under pressure from both Israel and domestic factions as civilians bear the cost.
The third round of direct talks between Lebanon and Israel has started in Washington, just days before the current ceasefire expires. Lebanon seeks a new truce and progress on thorny issues like Israeli withdrawal and Hezbollah disarmament. While there is cautious optimism, the situation remains volatile with ongoing Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon.
Israel and Lebanon will meet for the third time this year in Washington on Thursday and Friday to discuss a ceasefire and the disarmament of Hezbollah. The current truce faces repeated violations and is set to expire, with Israel continuing attacks across Lebanon despite the declared ceasefire. The talks are deeply divisive within Lebanon, with some officials supporting direct negotiations and others, including Hezbollah, favoring indirect talks.
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has declared the group will not abandon its resistance, while expressing deep gratitude for Iran's continued backing. In a recent speech, he praised Tehran's material and moral support amid heightened Middle East tensions. Analysts say the remarks underscore the close alliance between Iran and Hezbollah.
Three Israeli drone strikes targeting cars on a highway connecting Beirut to southern Lebanon killed at least 8 people, including 2 children. The attack came just before planned negotiations between Lebanon and Israel in Washington. Hezbollah opposes the talks, while the Israeli military issued evacuation orders for six southern Lebanese villages.
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah vowed to turn the battlefield into hell for Israel and warned of a strong response to any Israeli provocations. The statement came amid rising tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border, with increased clashes in recent weeks. Analysts say the threat could escalate the risk of a broader regional conflict.
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah vowed to turn Israel into hell in the event of all-out war and rejected any negotiation on the group's weapons, calling it a 'red line'. The hardline statement comes amid escalating cross-border clashes with Israel running parallel to the Gaza war.
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 4 and wounded 8, violating a formal ceasefire, Lebanese media reported. The Israeli army had earlier ordered the forced evacuation of nine towns in southern and eastern Lebanon citing Hezbollah infrastructure.
