Netanyahu to hold security talks as Israel escalates attacks on Lebanon

Netanyahu to hold security talks as Israel escalates attacks on Lebanon Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to convene a high-level security meeting at 10:30pm local time (19:30 GMT) as Israeli forces continue their military offensive in Lebanon and push deeper into areas where Hezbollah operates. The meeting comes as US-Iran negotiations continue, with Tehran reportedly insisting that any broader agreement must include an immediate halt to Israel's attacks on Lebanon. Despite diplomatic efforts, Israel has continued its bombardment of Lebanese territory, with civilian casualties mounting and large areas of the country's south suffering extensive destruction.