Few in Lebanon believe that diplomatic efforts to end the wider war will bring peace to their country, as clashes between Israel and Hezbollah intensify in the south.
The Israeli military issued sweeping evacuation warnings for two southern cities, indicating that more airstrikes were imminent.
The warnings came after U.S. forces struck military sites in Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that negotiations to end the war were continuing.
President Trump’s proposal to end the war with Iran would delay tackling the most contentious issues — a tactic that has had mixed results in Gaza.
Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, has also kept up rocket and drone attacks on Israeli troops, as the escalation threatens to complicate diplomatic efforts.
Aspects such as drone technology and diplomacy show how the wars intersect on the battlefield and in global alignments, providing a model for future conflicts.
President Trump says the U.S. and Iran could be close to a peace deal. The big issues at stake include the fate of Iran’s nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Analysts said Israel was worried that a potential agreement would not significantly degrade Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities.
Saturday’s strikes damaged a main hospital in the Lebanese city of Tyre, as funerals for paramedics killed a day earlier were held.
A partner in the war, Israel has been largely left out of the peace talks, a humbling setback for its prime minister with significant risks for the country.