Israel Rules Out Direct Talks with Lebanon in Coming Days

Israel's Foreign Minister, Yair Lapid, announced that Israel has no plans to engage in direct talks with the Lebanese government in the coming days. According to RTHK, Lapid expressed Israel's desire for the Lebanese government to take concrete actions to prevent Hezbollah from launching attacks on Israel. He also emphasized the shared determination of Israel and the United States to continue efforts against Iran until their objectives are achieved. Earlier reports in Israeli newspapers, citing informed sources, suggested that representatives from Israel and Lebanon were expected to hold talks within a few days. Lapid's recent statement contradicts these reports.