Historic Israel-Lebanon Talks Announced Amid Escalating Violence

In a surprising development, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak directly for the first time in 34 years. The planned conversation comes as Israel’s military intensifies its operations in southern Lebanon amidst a major ground and air campaign. More than 2,000 Lebanese civilians have already been killed, with over a million displaced, as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah surges. The stakes for these talks couldn’t be higher, yet observe