Israeli troops push deeper into Lebanon as the two sides start military talks at the Pentagon
Israeli and Lebanese officers held their first direct military talks in decades as fighting in southern Lebanon displaced more than 1 million people, officials said.
- On Friday, Israeli troops advanced into the southern Lebanese village of Dibbine as military delegations from Israel and Lebanon began direct talks at the Pentagon to address the ongoing conflict.
- The Israel-Hezbollah war, which began March 2, 2026, has killed 3,200 people and displaced over 1 million, with Israeli forces recently crossing the strategic Litani River to expand operations.
- Lebanon's delegation, led by Brigadier General Georges Rizkallah, aims to emphasize the need for a ceasefire and present a plan for a state weapons monopoly and extension of state authority.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed military operations are dealing Hezbollah a "crushing blow," though the group's parliamentary bloc urged Lebanese authorities to withdraw, accusing Israel of "seeking to impose security coordination to benefit its aggression.
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Israeli troops push deeper into Lebanon, crossing the Litani river, as talks expected
In Lebanon, Israeli forces have advanced further north. Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says they have crossed the Litani river - a key reference point in Southern Lebanon marking the limit of a UN-monitored zone. Despite a ceasefire, Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah militants have continued to fight for weeks. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Beirut, Renée Davis.
Israeli troops cross key Lebanon river in expanded ground offensive
BEIRUT — Israeli forces have advanced to positions north of Lebanon's Litani River, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday, as Israel escalates attacks against Hezbollah after warning thousands more Lebanese to flee their villages. The Israeli advance came as the Pentagon hosted Israeli and Lebanese defense representatives in Washington on Friday to pursue a US-brokered plan to forge peace between the two countries and disarm Iran-bac…
Israeli troops push deeper into Lebanon as both sides start military talks in DC
Israeli troops entered a southern Lebanese village early Friday, pushing deeper into the country as Lebanese and Israeli military officials held direct talks at the Pentagon over the deadly conflict.
Lebanese and Israeli delegations meet for military talks in US
Lebanese and Israeli delegations meet for military talks in US The US Department of War said delegations from Lebanon and Israel held what it described as productive military-to-military talks in Washington, focused on developing practical frameworks for regional security and stability. In a statement, the Pentagon praised the commitment shown by both sides and reiterated US support for Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, while cal…
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