Published: Apr 09, 2026, 22:30 IST | Updated: Apr 09, 2026, 22:30 IST
Israel is set to begin direct negotiations with Lebanon in a significant diplomatic move amid ongoing tensions. Benjamin Netanyahu has made it clear that disarming Hezbollah will be a central focus of the talks. The development comes even as conflict continues on the ground, raising questions about whether diplomacy can succeed where military pressure has dominated.