Israel and Lebanon are set to hold talks in the US, but Hezbollah rejects direct talks with Israel. These talks follow a truce between Iran and the US and aim to address the situation, with Netanyahu pushing for direct talks focused on disarming Hezbollah. Despite this, Israeli forces continue their military attacks against Hezbollah-linked sites across Lebanon.
Canada condemned Israeli strikes in Lebanon and called on Hezbollah to disarm. Despite a ceasefire announced by US President Trump, Israel resumed attacks, resulting in casualties. Iran threatened strong responses to the Beirut attack and re-closed access to the Strait of Hormuz.
The US is set to host direct talks between Lebanon and Israel next week. These negotiations will proceed separately from ongoing talks with Iran. Iran warned that continued attacks on Lebanon could jeopardize Tehran's participation in future US talks.
Norway's Foreign Minister condemned Israel's attacks in Lebanon as a violation of international humanitarian law, citing massive civilian suffering. He warned that Israel's actions risk undermining regional stability and jeopardizing the US-Iran ceasefire. Norway stressed that the Lebanon situation must also be included in the US-Iran ceasefire discussions.
Israel's ongoing attacks on Hezbollah sites in Lebanon are jeopardizing the fragile ceasefire in the Middle East. However, Israel stated that it will hold direct talks with Lebanon. This suggests a complex diplomatic effort balancing de-escalation with military conflict in the region.
Israeli PM Netanyahu proposed direct talks with Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah. This proposal comes amid recent large-scale Israeli attacks and uncertainty over the Middle East ceasefire. Meanwhile, upcoming US-Iran talks are set to address key issues like the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's uranium stockpile.
US President Trump asked Israeli PM Netanyahu to scale back attacks on Lebanon, assuring operations would be reduced. The US and Iran are set for negotiations in Islamabad to end the conflict. Netanyahu instructed the start of direct talks with Lebanon, focusing on Hezbollah disarmament and peace.
US President Trump pressured Israel to ease strikes against Hezbollah, an Iranian proxy, but Israel insisted there is no ceasefire in Lebanon. Iran is exerting influence by restricting oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks. Iran threatened to pull out of peace talks if Lebanon is excluded from the ceasefire negotiations.
A Hezbollah MP rejected direct talks between Israel and Lebanon, demanding adherence to a ceasefire as a precondition. Prime Minister Netanyahu announced the start of direct negotiations aimed at disarming Hezbollah and establishing peace. The US President stated that Israel would scale back its attacks in Lebanon.
According to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health, Israeli strikes on Lebanon have resulted in over 300 deaths and 1,150 injuries. This marks the cumulative toll since Israeli attacks began on March 2nd. Cross-border violence continues as exchanges of fire persist along the Lebanon-Israel border.