Israeli and Lebanese Officials Hold Direct Talks Amid Ongoing Border Conflict

Israeli and Lebanese officials recently engaged in direct talks in Washington, aiming to de-escalate an intensifying cross-border conflict. Despite these diplomatic efforts, hostilities persisted, with Israeli strikes reported in southern Lebanon and Hezbollah reportedly firing rockets into Israeli towns. Hezbollah, which opposed the discussions, has been involved in a conflict that has resulted in over 2,000 Lebanese fatalities since early March.