"The US president, desperately seeking an exit to the broader conflict, is now reining in Mr Netanyahu. But only up to a point. Israeli forces on Thursday destroyed the last bridge linking Lebanon's south to the rest of the country and struck a school."
"More than 2,100 people have reportedly been killed, including at least 172 children. Thousands have been injured. One in five of the population are displaced, some permanently: having occupied a vast swathe of land, Israel is wiping whole villages from the map."
"Hezbollah did not obstruct this week's talks; Iran also wants to end the wider conflict. But the Lebanese president, Joseph Aoun, rejected a US request to speak to Mr Netanyahu. There are limits to this process."
A 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon, announced by Donald Trump, is urgently needed but must be approached with caution. Israel's recent military actions have resulted in significant casualties and destruction. The ceasefire was initially believed to include Lebanon, but the situation escalated with Israeli strikes. Lebanon's government is attempting to assert itself, yet it does not control Hezbollah, which is actively involved in the conflict. The ceasefire's success is closely linked to US-Iranian negotiations, with major disagreements remaining between the involved parties.
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