Israel, Lebanon Pursue Talks as Ceasefire Scope Dispute Escalates

Tehran's insistence that the U.S.-Iran truce covers Hezbollah creates a critical stress test for Washington's regional de-escalation strategy.

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to hold talks in Washington D.C., despite ongoing Israeli strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon and a fundamental disagreement with Iran over whether the broader U.S.-Iran cease-fire includes Lebanese territory.