Israeli troops push deeper into Lebanon as two sides start talks at Pentagon
Israeli troops have advanced into southern Lebanon amid ongoing military talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials at the Pentagon. The conflict has escalated with airstrikes resulting in multiple casualties, while both sides seek to address the ceasefire and military presence in the region. Discussions are focused on implementing a comprehensive ceasefire and the future deployment of Lebanese forces along the border.
- ▪Israeli troops entered the village of Dibbine, escalating the conflict in southern Lebanon.
- ▪Airstrikes by Israel have resulted in at least six fatalities, with ongoing military operations against Hezbollah.
- ▪Direct military talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials are taking place for the first time in decades at the Pentagon.
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Residents and workers clear debris from an apartment building damaged in an Israeli airstrike a day earlier in Choueifat, in Dahiyeh, Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon, Friday. AP-YonhapBEIRUT — Israeli troops entered a southern Lebanese village early Friday, pushing deeper into the country as Lebanese and Israeli military officials began direct talks at the Pentagon over the deadly conflict.The entrance of Israel’s troops into the village of Dibbine, near the town of Marjayoun, came as Israeli airstrikes killed at least six people.
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