- Israeli military renews evacuation orders for southern Lebanon amid ongoing conflict with Hezbollah.
- President Trump claims Israeli and Lebanese leaders will discuss a potential ceasefire, though neither side has confirmed.
- Israel's cabinet considers a week-long ceasefire but rea
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