Israel has intensified its air strikes on Hezbollah positions in Beirut and southern Lebanon, coinciding with discussions of a potential U.S.-backed truce. The strikes come after an escalation in conflict that has led to the deaths of over 43,000 people…

The U.S. ambassador to Beirut has proposed a ceasefire plan to the Lebanese parliament, marking the first formal attempt by Washington to halt hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah in recent weeks. The proposed plan includes an initial 60-day ceasefire with…