Why did Israel reject Lebanon’s requests?
What were the reasons for Hezbollah’s attacks on Israel?
How many people have died in Israeli attacks on Hezbollah?
Where were the proposed talks between Israel and Lebanon to seize place?
Israel responded with airstrikes targeting Hezbollah-linked sites across Lebanon, including the capital, Beirut. Lebanese authorities reported 570 deaths over the past week as a result of these strikes. The Israeli military stated it has killed more than 200 Hezbollah members.
According to the Financial Times, Israeli officials are preparing for a campaign against Hezbollah that could last longer than the war with Iran. The stated goal of the campaign is to deprive the Iran-backed organization of its ability to attack northern Israel.
One source told the FT that Cyprus had been proposed as a potential mediator for peace talks. However, the source indicated that the plan to organize negotiations does not have the full support of high-ranking U.S. Officials.