Israel carries out blasts across south Lebanon despite ‘ceasefire’ deal
Israeli attacks come amid ongoing talks with Lebanese officials to implement framework for peace between two countries.

Israeli attacks come amid ongoing talks with Lebanese officials to implement framework for peace between two countries.

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Gavito: Israel will likely keep pushing limits in Lebanon, making a full withdrawal unlikely amid security concerns.

The Lebanese army has begun deploying in three southern towns as part of a US-backed framework agreement with Israel.

US President Trump said he is open to direct talks with Hezbollah.

Lebanese President Aoun told Trump that Lebanon’s “ultimate objective” is to end hostilities with Israel “forever”.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says his goal is to end ‘state of hostility between Lebanon and Israel forever’.
Aoun is in Washington, DC seeking US backing to end the fighting and secure an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
The Lebanese president is seeking Washington’s support for his agenda, including diplomacy with Israel.
Under US-brokered plan, Israel is to hand over control of some areas it occupies in the south to Lebanese government.