Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced plans to initiate direct negotiations with Lebanon to address issues surrounding Hezbollah's disarmament and establish peaceful relations. This decision follows a series of Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon, which have heightened tensions in the region. Iran has accused the United States of breaching critical provisions of a proposed negotiation framework, which includes commitments to a ceasefire and respect for Iranian airspace. In response, Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, has vowed to avenge the killing of a significant Iranian figure, intensifying the conflict. Hezbollah has firmly rejected the proposal for direct talks, emphasizing the need for Israel to withdraw and cease hostilities. The US is set to mediate discussions, with talks anticipated to take place at the US State Department next week. Concurrently, military actions continue, as Israeli forces target Hezbollah-linked sites in Lebanon, complicating the fragile ceasefire efforts.