Israel to hold direct talks with Lebanon but no ceasefire, Netanyahu says

Lebanese officials had called for a ceasefire before talks begin.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu authorized direct negotiations with Lebanon amid ongoing tensions with Hezbollah, potentially boosting Middle East ceasefire efforts.

Despite a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated it does not include Lebanon, as Israel conducted extensive airstrikes across the country.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office expressed support for the U.S. decision to suspend strikes on Iran but stated the two-week truce does not apply to Lebanon.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the two-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire does not cover Lebanon, contradicting Tehran's version of the agreement.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced readiness for direct negotiations with Lebanon, focusing on disarming Hezbollah and establishing peaceful relations, while continuing military operations against Hezbollah.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu authorized direct negotiations with Lebanon, aiming to disarm Hezbollah and establish relations, amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes and international calls for a ceasefire.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed readiness to hold direct talks with Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah and establish peaceful relations, amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for negotiations with Lebanon after intense bombardment of Beirut threatened to undo the US-Iran ceasefire, without indicating a halt in Israeli strikes.