Israel pushes ahead in southern Lebanon: Ceasefire efforts stall as fighting intensifies

Israel is intensifying operations in southern Lebanon despite US-brokered ceasefire efforts, with air strikes killing at least six and ground forces pushing beyond the so‑called yellow line. Israel says the expansion aims to degrade Hezbollah's capabilities and counter explosive drones, but reports combat injuries as it faces resistance.

Diplomatic tracks diverge: President Joseph Aoun backs direct talks with Israel in Washington, while Hezbollah rejects negotiations and urges leaders to leverage Iran, deepening internal divisions.

Al Jazeera's Zeina Khodr reports from Beirut, Lebanon. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

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