Israel-Lebanon leaders set to hold historic talks amid escalating conflict

In a remarkable development, the Israeli and Lebanese leadership are poised to engage in direct talks for the first time in 34 years. Scheduled for this Thursday, the dialogue is taking place amid the worst violence in more than six weeks—a brutal Israeli offensive in Lebanon has killed over 2,000 people and displaced an estimated 1.2 million civilians. The diplomatic move, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, raises cautious hopes for breakthroughs but underscores the complexity of simulta