Trump, at a standstill in negotiations with Iran, spoke in glowing terms of peace prospects for Lebanon, even as Hezbollah fired new rockets following deadly Israeli strikes

Meanwhile, a third US aircraft carrier, USS George HW Bush, has joined others in the region. Trump ordered to "shoot and kill" Iranian boats laying sea mines as tensions escalate.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed significant optimism this Thursday about the potential to achieve lasting peace between Israel and Lebanon. He stated that in the coming weeks, they will be closer to the type of enduring peace that the people of both nations deserve.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosts Israel–Lebanon talks in Washington as diplomats confront the unresolved question of Hezbollah's disarmament.

Jerusalem, Some 250 Jews from north-east India have landed in Israel as part of an initiative announced by the government here last year to bring all remaining members of the community to the Jewish state.

Lebanese authorities have accused Israel of war crimes following the death of the journalist.

Israel issued an urgent evacuation warning for Deir Aames in southern Lebanon, citing Hezbollah activity as IDF conducts targeted operations.

Iranian forces seized two vessels and fired on three Wednesday, the same day the Pentagon replaced Trump’s pick to oversee the Navy.