The Israeli military campaign in Lebanon continues amid urgent U.S.-led diplomatic efforts to broker a ceasefire, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken warning against a \"protracted conflict\" that risks spiraling regional instability. As explosions rocked Beirut\u2019s suburbs Thursday, global leaders scrambled to revive stalled Gaza hostage negotiations ahead of Sunday\u2019s high-stakes talks in Doha.
Ceasefire Talks & Hostage Drama 💥
U.S. and Israeli negotiators will meet in Qatar to discuss freeing hostages held by Hamas, with Mossad chief David Barnea and CIA Director William Burns leading the charge. While Hamas insists Israel must halt its offensive first, Blinken hinted Sinwar\u2019s recent death might create \u201cnew momentum\u201d for peace.
Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds 🚨
Over 1 million Lebanese residents have fled their homes as Israel\u2019s strikes target Hezbollah strongholds, with Lebanon reporting 2,500+ deaths. The UN warns of collapsing infrastructure, while cross-border evacuations grow riskier after Thursday\u2019s strike killed three Lebanese soldiers.
What\u2019s Next? 🤝
Blinken urged Israel to protect civilians and UN peacekeepers, while Israel\u2019s military chief claimed Hezbollah\u2019s command structure is \u201cdismantled.\u201d With displaced families on both sides demanding safety, diplomatic pressure mounts for a deal allowing civilians to return home\u2014but trust remains fragile.
