Israel Strikes Lebanon as Ceasefire Talks Continue in Rome

Israel struck targets in Lebanon on August 5, 2026, accusing Hezbollah of violating their US-brokered ceasefire — while Israeli and Lebanese negotiators were holding parallel talks in Rome. The ceasefire, agreed in April 2026, has never fully held. Israel has struck Lebanon repeatedly since, and Hezbollah has rejected both the negotiations and disarmament efforts.