Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu has authorized direct discussions with Lebanon as soon as possible. These talks are expected to address calls for a temporary ceasefire, and the Vice President of the United States is scheduled to lead the negotiations in Islamabad.

Lebanon has ​spent the last 24 ‌hours advocating for ​a temporary ⁠ceasefire, ‌an official said; U.S. V-P Vance to lead talks in Islamabad