Israel Strikes Hezbollah Amid Ceasefire Talks

Israel has launched significant airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut and southern Lebanon ahead of a potential ceasefire agreement. The strikes, which are among the heaviest in the conflict, come as Israel aims to consolidate military gains before a truce, possibly announced by US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron. The ceasefire, based on UN resolution 1701, would see Israel withdraw from southern Lebanon and Hezbollah move heavy weaponry north of the Litani River. The US-led supervisory mechanism will monitor the process, with assurances of US support for Israel if Hezbollah violates the agreement.