Ceasefire at Risk in Southern Lebanon | Ireland News

Tensions in southern Lebanon reignited this week after an ambush killed two Israeli soldiers and wounded four, sparking fears the ceasefire is unraveling. Israel retaliated with strikes and evacuation orders, but U.S. mediation kept escalation in check to protect fragile peace talks in Rome. The talks, built on a June deal calling for Hizbullah disarmament and Israeli withdrawal, now focus on phased troop pullouts and a new international force to replace the expiring UN mission. Yet Hizbullah refuses to disarm, calling the negotiations a betrayal, while Lebanon’s prime minister blames them for dragging the country into conflict. With the future of peace hanging in the balance, Lebanon must navigate a delicate path — asserting control without provoking further violence. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4d3ce707a087a3b7