Israel Attacks Southern Lebanon After First Direct Talks in Years

The Israeli military conducted air strikes in southern Lebanon shortly after the first direct talks between Israel and Lebanon in decades. Residents were evacuated from targeted areas allegedly housing weapons for Hezbollah, with no casualties reported. Israeli officials assert that strikes are necessary to eliminate threats, while Lebanon’s leaders condemned them as ceasefire violations. The talks aimed at easing tensions included discussions on disarming Hezbollah and potential economic cooperation, but Lebanon remains cautious about normalizing relations.

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