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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel would soon begin talks with Lebanon about disarming Hezbollah and achieving a ceasefire, adding that its attacks on Hezbollah will continue in the meantime. The talks will reportedly begin early next week.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel would soon begin talks with Lebanon about disarming Hezbollah and achieving a ceasefire, adding that its attacks on Hezbollah will continue in the meantime. The talks will reportedly begin early next week.

Hezbollah rejected the idea of talks, which will take place at the U.S. State Department between the Israeli and Lebanese ambassador to the U.S. and be mediated by America's ambassador to Lebanon. Israel warned that Hezbollah may soon expand its strikes on Israel to areas beyond the border.

Hezbollah rejected the idea of talks, which will take place at the U.S. State Department between the Israeli and Lebanese ambassador to the U.S. and be mediated by America's ambassador to Lebanon. Israel warned that Hezbollah may soon expand its strikes on Israel to areas beyond the border.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that he asked Netanyahu on Wednesday to begin "scaling back" operations in Lebanon, which has reportedly been requesting talks with Israel for weeks. On Thursday, Israel conducted several strikes in Lebanon's south, while <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/israel-strikes-lebanon-hezbollah-fires-back-amid-ceasefire-row">Hezbollah has fired artillery at Israel</a>.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that he asked Netanyahu on Wednesday to begin "scaling back" operations in Lebanon, which has reportedly been requesting talks with Israel for weeks. On Thursday, Israel conducted several strikes in Lebanon's south, while Hezbollah has fired artillery at Israel.

Following its call for the Lebanese military to evacuate Qasmiya sea bridge in Tyre on Wednesday, Israel on Thursday reiterated its evacuation warning to those living in the southern suburbs of Beirut, which is described as a Hezbollah stronghold.

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Following its call for the Lebanese military to evacuate Qasmiya sea bridge in Tyre on Wednesday, Israel on Thursday reiterated its evacuation warning to those living in the southern suburbs of Beirut, which is described as a Hezbollah stronghold.

This comes amid disputes between Hezbollah-allied <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/usiran-twoweek-ceasefire-shakes-oil-markets">Iran over a ceasefire deal with the U.S.</a> Iran claims the deal includes a prohibition on Israeli strikes on Hezbollah, while Israel and Trump have stated that it's a separate issue.

This comes amid disputes between Hezbollah-allied Iran over a ceasefire deal with the U.S. Iran claims the deal includes a prohibition on Israeli strikes on Hezbollah, while Israel and Trump have stated that it's a separate issue.

In the U.S., some Democratic congressmen tried to bring a war powers vote to the floor on Thursday to stop the war with Iran, but the temporary House speaker, Chris Smith (R-N.J.), ended the floor session before it could be voted on. Congress is set to return from vacation next week, with Democrats in both parties expected to push another war powers vote.

In the U.S., some Democratic congressmen tried to bring a war powers vote to the floor on Thursday to stop the war with Iran, but the temporary House speaker, Chris Smith (R-N.J.), ended the floor session before it could be voted on. Congress is set to return from vacation next week, with Democrats in both parties expected to push another war powers vote.

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Hezbollah rejected the idea of talks, which will take place at the U.S. State Department between the Israeli and Lebanese ambassador to the U.S. and be mediated by America's ambassador to Lebanon. Israel warned that Hezbollah may soon "expand" its strikes on Israel to areas beyond the border.

Hezbollah rejected the idea of talks, which will take place at the U.S. State Department between the Israeli and Lebanese ambassador to the U.S. and be mediated by America's ambassador to Lebanon. Israel warned that Hezbollah may soon "expand" its strikes on Israel to areas beyond the border.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that he asked Netanyahu on Wednesday to begin "scaling back" operations in Lebanon, which has reportedly been requesting talks with Israel for weeks. On Thursday, Israeli conducted several strikes in Lebanon's south, while <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/israel-strikes-lebanon-hezbollah-fires-back-amid-ceasefire-row">Hezbollah has fired artillery at Israel</a>.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that he asked Netanyahu on Wednesday to begin "scaling back" operations in Lebanon, which has reportedly been requesting talks with Israel for weeks. On Thursday, Israeli conducted several strikes in Lebanon's south, while Hezbollah has fired artillery at Israel.

In the U.S., some Democratic congressmen tried bringing a war powers vote to the floor on Thursday to stop the war with Iran, but the temporary House speaker, Republican Chris Smith of New Jersey, ended the floor session before it could be voted on. Congress is set to return from vacation next week, with Democrats in both parties expected to push another war powers vote.

In the U.S., some Democratic congressmen tried bringing a war powers vote to the floor on Thursday to stop the war with Iran, but the temporary House speaker, Republican Chris Smith of New Jersey, ended the floor session before it could be voted on. Congress is set to return from vacation next week, with Democrats in both parties expected to push another war powers vote.

Israel has significantly weakened Hezbollah, degrading its position and forcing it into a strategic bind as Iran's influence falters. Yet the group continues launching rockets and remains too powerful for Lebanon to control. For lasting safety, Lebanon must assert full state authority by disarming Hezbollah and strengthening its military, alongside continued Israeli pressure to eliminate the group's remaining capabilities.

Israel has significantly weakened Hezbollah, degrading its position and forcing it into a strategic bind as Iran's influence falters. Yet the group continues launching rockets and remains too powerful for Lebanon to control. For lasting safety, Lebanon must assert full state authority by disarming Hezbollah and strengthening its military, alongside continued Israeli pressure to eliminate the group's remaining capabilities.

Sustaining a broader ceasefire requires concessions on both sides: Israel scaling back strikes that risk derailing diplomacy, and Lebanon taking real steps to curb Hezbollah’s attacks and reassert state control. Continued fighting only fuels civilian harm and instability, while progress depends on mutual restraint, credible security guarantees and willingness to negotiate beyond short-term battlefield gains.

Sustaining a broader ceasefire requires concessions on both sides: Israel scaling back strikes that risk derailing diplomacy, and Lebanon taking real steps to curb Hezbollah’s attacks and reassert state control. Continued fighting only fuels civilian harm and instability, while progress depends on mutual restraint, credible security guarantees and willingness to negotiate beyond short-term battlefield gains.

Israel's U.S.-backed campaign in Lebanon fuses devastating bombardment with coercive diplomacy, using civilian destruction to extract political concessions and sideline Hezbollah. Negotiations conducted under ongoing strikes are inherently compromised, turning diplomacy into an extension of force. By backing this approach, Washington risks entrenching violence, undermining international law and foreclosing any credible path to a just, lasting peace.

Israel's U.S.-backed campaign in Lebanon fuses devastating bombardment with coercive diplomacy, using civilian destruction to extract political concessions and sideline Hezbollah. Negotiations conducted under ongoing strikes are inherently compromised, turning diplomacy into an extension of force. By backing this approach, Washington risks entrenching violence, undermining international law and foreclosing any credible path to a just, lasting peace.

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Sustaining a broader ceasefire requires concessions on both sides — Israel scaling back strikes that risk derailing diplomacy, and Lebanon taking real steps to curb Hezbollah's attacks and reassert state control. Continued fighting only fuels civilian harm and instability, while progress depends on mutual restraint, credible security guarantees and willingness to negotiate beyond short-term battlefield gains.

Sustaining a broader ceasefire requires concessions on both sides — Israel scaling back strikes that risk derailing diplomacy, and Lebanon taking real steps to curb Hezbollah's attacks and reassert state control. Continued fighting only fuels civilian harm and instability, while progress depends on mutual restraint, credible security guarantees and willingness to negotiate beyond short-term battlefield gains.

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