Ceasefire Talks Amid Ongoing Strife: U.S. Envoy Heads to Beirut

U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein is set to arrive in Beirut for discussions on a ceasefire amid escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. As Israeli airstrikes target Hezbollah-linked finance sites, Israel presents its conditions for a ceasefire to the U.S., though doubts on agreement persist.

As tensions between Israel and Hezbollah escalate, U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein is heading to Beirut on Monday for crucial ceasefire discussions with Lebanese officials. The visit comes amid a surge in Israeli airstrikes targeting financial sites linked to Hezbollah in various regions of Lebanon, including Beirut and the Bekaa Valley.

According to sources, Israel has shared a set of conditions with the United States to reach a diplomatic resolution in Lebanon. These conditions include allowing the IDF to engage in 'active enforcement' against Hezbollah's rearming near the border and granting the Israeli Air Force operational freedom in Lebanese airspace.

Despite these efforts, there is skepticism about the possibility of achieving a ceasefire, as regional powers have struggled to secure one in Gaza over the past year. Israel's ongoing military operations aim to safeguard its borders and prevent adversaries from regrouping, amidst a backdrop of regional instability and upcoming U.S. elections.

(With inputs from agencies.)