Israeli troops push deeper into Lebanon as the two sides start military talks at the Pentagon

Israeli troops advanced into a southern Lebanese village amid airstrikes that killed at least six people, as Lebanese and Israeli military officials held initial direct talks at the Pentagon. The discussions focused on regional security frameworks and implementing a ceasefire, but Hezbollah, Israel's target, refused to participate. Lebanese officials sought to reactivate a U.S.-brokered ceasefire monitoring committee and halt ongoing hostilities.