U.S. Envoy Engages in Ceasefire Talks Amid Escalating Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
Amos Hochstein meets Lebanese officials as Israel intensifies strikes on Hezbollah-run financial sites.
- Israeli airstrikes targeted multiple branches of Hezbollah's Al-Qard Al-Hassan financial institution across Lebanon, causing significant infrastructural damage but no casualties.
- U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein is in Beirut for ceasefire discussions with Lebanese leaders, highlighting the urgency of diplomatic efforts before upcoming U.S. elections.
- Israel has outlined conditions for ending the conflict, including military freedom in Lebanese airspace and active enforcement to prevent Hezbollah from rearming.
- Lebanese civilians are bearing the brunt of the conflict, with over a million displaced and significant damage to infrastructure following Israeli military actions.
- U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has called for a reduction in civilian casualties, urging Israel to scale back strikes, especially in densely populated areas.
















































































































































































