Iran agrees to fourth round of nuclear talks with the U.S.
Iran has agreed to hold a fourth round of indirect nuclear talks with the United States on Sunday in Oman.
Tensions between Israel and Lebanon flared on Saturday after Israel launched airstrikes on southern Lebanon in response to a cross-border rocket attack, heightening concerns of further conflict in the region.
Israel and Hezbollah are locked in rising tensions following a rocket attack from southern Lebanon into Israeli territory, marking the first such incident since the ceasefire agreement reached in November. In retaliation, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) carried out airstrikes targeting Hezbollah rocket launchers and a command center in southern Lebanon. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed the IDF to take decisive action against what he referred to as "dozens of terror targets," aiming to deter further provocations.
According to Lebanon's health ministry, the Israeli strikes resulted in the deaths of two individuals, including a child, and left eight others injured. In response, Lebanon’s Prime Minister warned against the country being dragged into a new conflict, urging both sides to de-escalate the situation. Despite this, Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed militant group, denied responsibility for the rocket fire, stating that it remained committed to the ceasefire deal, which had ended over a year of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.
The United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has expressed concern about the potential escalation of violence. It called on both Israel and Lebanon to uphold their ceasefire commitments, urging restraint on both sides to prevent further casualties.
While Israel has yet to fully withdraw its forces from five locations in southern Lebanon, citing security concerns over Hezbollah's rearming efforts, this latest attack will likely intensify pressure on the Lebanese government to maintain control over its border areas. Lebanon has previously accused Israel of violating the ceasefire terms by continuing to occupy these areas.
Despite ongoing Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah targets, the militant group has refrained from responding directly, focusing instead on addressing the financial and logistical challenges it faces in supporting its communities. Hezbollah’s reluctance to escalate may stem from internal pressures, including calls from various factions for the group to disarm and reduce its military activity in the face of the economic hardship caused by the prolonged conflict.
This latest rocket attack and the Israeli retaliation underscore the fragile nature of the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, and the precarious situation in southern Lebanon, where ongoing tensions threaten to reignite broader hostilities in the region. Both sides are now under increasing pressure to avoid further violence and to adhere to their commitments to peace, as the international community watches closely for signs of escalation.
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