Israeli military chief says fighting in Lebanon is continuing as U.S.-backed diplomacy proceeds

What did Israel’s military chief say about Lebanon?

According to NDTV’s report citing remarks by Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir, he said there is effectively no ceasefire in Lebanon, indicating that Israel views fighting there as ongoing despite diplomatic efforts NDTV.

Why does Lebanon matter to the wider regional talks?

Iran has said the Lebanon front is tied to the broader war and has conditioned diplomatic progress on ending the war in Lebanon, so developments there affect efforts to de-escalate the wider conflict Naharnet,Straits Times,CNA.

What is still unclear?

It remains unclear whether diplomacy can produce a broader agreement soon: Trump said a deal could come over the weekend, but Iran said there has been no tangible progress, and Iran also warned that an attack on Beirut could reignite wider war News18,Times of Israel,CNA.