April 16, 2026 8:13 PM
Israel continues strikes in Lebanon as ceasefire diplomacy faces hurdles
Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon continued on Thursday despite intensified diplomatic efforts across West Asia, with tensions remaining high and ceasefire negotiations facing growing hurdles. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had earlier rejected Lebanese proposals for direct talks but later signalled openness to de escalation following pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump. Hezbollah, meanwhile, continued launching rockets toward Israeli positions and accused the Le...