Israel, Lebanon Resume Talks in Washington for Second Day. Germany's Merz Urges Iran to Negotiate, Open Strait of Hormuz. Iran Has 'No Trust' in U.S., Will Negotiate Only if It Is Serious, Araghchi Says

While Lebanon is seeking to consolidate a ceasefire in the latest war and to obtain the withdrawal of Israeli troops, Israel wants to ensure Hezbollah is disarmed.

The IDF Itself Has Concluded That Even the Occupation of All of Lebanon Would Not Guarantee the Neutralization of Hezbollah's Military Capabilities