May 14, 10:51 PM
Lebanon and Israel hold new ceasefire talksnew ceasefire talks in Washington
Lebanon and Israel began a new round of direct talks in Washington on Thursday as fighting with Hezbollah continued and a ceasefire extension neared its end. Lebanese officials said they would press for a lasting ceasefire, while Israeli officials said they wanted broader normalization and security arrangements. The talks matter because they could shape whether the current truce holds or gives way to renewed escalation along the Israel-Lebanon border.