Lebanon Sets Ceasefire Condition for Direct Israel Talks
Lebanon says it will enter direct talks with Israel next week only if a ceasefire is in place, while Israel says talks should proceed after Lebanese requests; the US plans a meeting to discuss the ceasefire and negotiations. The fighting continues with hundreds dead and over a million displaced, as Hezbollah rockets target Israel and Israeli strikes hit Lebanon, with disputes over whether Lebanon is covered by the US-Iran ceasefire complicating diplomacy and humanitarian agencies warning of a worsening crisis.