Lebanon seeks temporary ceasefire to allow broader talks with Israel, official says - Reuters

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizwFBVV95cUxPak1uczZhdy1zV0NKR0tJYjdid2lEQ25EZWp1U1V0Z2NXMXlBS2M2Z0lDQ1dveVBPR2c0ZVpPVUV3eXlrSnktaU1tc0pTZUNIRW83bjJmS2NvN0UxemRmSlJwUldoMzhEMGU0djZNMmFGQnphRFVBTXZoWDNJYWRiYkNyV0QzbHFMZEV6Y2pNSjJRQlJrSVFoallfZzJBalZkNE02WDNXc3hNeUd3d0xLZDdnaDgzTmtCb2R5TElaOUhLSDBKYk1Bb2VvM3U4NW8?oc=5" target="_blank">Lebanon seeks temporary ceasefire to allow broader talks with Israel, official says</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed his Cabinet to begin direct negotiations with Lebanon, following pressure from the United States to ease military actions and pursue diplomatic talks.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is holding contacts to ensure Lebanon is included in the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, as uncertainty remains over Lebanon's participation in the temporary arrangement that also involves Israel.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has authorized direct negotiations with Lebanon aimed at disarming Hezbollah and establishing peaceful relations, as a tentative ceasefire in the Iran war faces challenges due to Israel's bombardment of Beirut.

Israel has dismissed international demands to expand the fragile truce between the United States and Iran to include Lebanon, vowing more strikes against Hezbollah despite mounting calls for a broader ceasefire.