Lebanon: Lebanon has intensified contacts with the United States to pressure the Israeli entity into halting the attacks and agreeing to a ceasefire, according to an official Lebanese source.

According to Qatar News Agency, Lebanon is maintaining daily communication with the US mediator to ensure Israeli compliance with the truce, as Israeli attacks continue across southern Lebanon, the southern suburbs of Beirut, Mount Lebanon, and eastern regions.

The source indicated that Lebanon's priority in direct negotiations with the Israeli entity, which began in Washington earlier this month following two preliminary meetings in April, is securing a ceasefire.

Furthermore, the source stated that the United States has called on the Lebanese side to halt its military operations against the Israeli entity. Lebanon, however, insists that the Israeli entity must first stop its attacks and violations of the truce before any further discussions, particularly regarding Israeli withdrawal and the deployment of the Lebanese army in the south.

The source also noted that the Lebanese army had been forced to redeploy and evacuate several positions in southern villages and towns due to Israeli strikes targeting its personnel and sites.

Additionally, the source revealed that the issue of a declaration of intent was discussed during talks held on May 14-15 in Washington, without agreement on priorities between the two sides. Another meeting is expected in Washington to discuss a security track, which Lebanon insists must begin with a ceasefire before addressing any broader security arrangements or field measures.