Lebanon sees calm night after two days of deadly Israeli attacks

Lebanon observed a rare calm night, with no bombings reported for the first time in weeks. This respite follows two days of heavy Israeli airstrikes that claimed the lives of approximately 100 people, including Lebanese soldiers and children. The relative quiet comes amid a truce between Israel and Hezbollah, though Israeli drones continue to patrol the southern suburbs of Beirut.

The recent violence marks one of the deadliest periods since Israel's offensive began in March, a response to Hezbollah's attacks on Israel. The Israeli military actions, concentrated in southern Lebanon but also affecting the Bekaa Valley and Shiite-majority areas, resulted in the deaths of a Lebanese soldier and a sergeant, according to the Lebanese Army.

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The application of any agreement is more important than its signing. That is to say, the diplomatic process to reach a result is one matter, but following up on implementation is even more important.

This fragile ceasefire is in place despite the ongoing conflict and the recent signing of a digital memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran, which explicitly includes ending hostilities on the Lebanese front. Peace negotiations based on this understanding are set to commence in Switzerland, with delegations from Iran and the US already present, alongside mediators from Pakistan and Qatar. The talks were initially delayed by Iran following the Israeli attacks in Lebanon.

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We know that this point has not been met and that the United States has not been able or has not wanted to do it. The Zionist regime continues to violate its commitments. This is the main topic of discussion in today's talks.