Israel Katz questions IDF tactics after Lebanon blast as US reportedly blocks wider attack

Defense minister challenges commanders on why troops entered explosive-laden structure in southern Lebanon • Lebanese outlet says US blocked wider response against Hezbollah to save peace talks

Lebanese and Israeli negotiators are set to resume talks in Rome after Wednesday’s talks ended early due to the escalation on the ground

Iran says it’s in the final stage of drafting an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz waterway with Oman, while two Israeli soldiers have been killed in Lebanon.

Possible Strait of Hormuz deal, Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon and other news in the Mideast  AP News

Possible Strait of Hormuz deal, Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon and other news in the Mideast  Toronto Star

Iran says it’s in the final stage of drafting an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz waterway with Oman

Iran says it’s in the final stage of drafting an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz waterway with Oman

Analysis • Can a deadly Hezbollah explosion upend Israel-Lebanon talks?  Haaretz

Aug 6 - Two Israeli soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon, the Israeli military said on Thursday, while Israeli retaliatory attacks killed at least one person, according to the Lebanese health ministry.

Israeli army strikes southern Lebanon in response to alleged ceasefire breach by Hezbollah  thenationalnews.com

The violence comes amid talks between Lebanon and Israel as Beirut pushes for a phased Israeli troop withdrawal.

Israeli army says it begun striking southern Lebanon The Israeli military said it began striking southern Lebanon in response to what it described as a "blatant violation of the ceasefire" by Hezbollah, despite ongoing US-sponsored negotiations between Israel and Lebanon in Rome today.