Michel Issa after Lebanon-Israel talks in Washington: There is optimism regarding these talks and they are going well. 2 hours

Sources to Israel's public broadcaster: Israel won't attack Beirut but it won't withdraw from the areas it controls, and U.S. forces will train and equip the Lebanese Army. 5 hours

Sources to Israel's public broadcaster: Trump gave instructions for containing the escalation in Lebanon. 5 hours

Sources to Israel's public broadcaster: The negotiations with Lebanon are advancing in a good manner. 5 hours

Israel's army claimed that dozens of Hezbollah militants are operating from Tyre's Christian Quarter, warning that it would issue an evacuation order if they don't leave. 5 hours

Baabda sources to MTV: Discussions are progressing positively and constructively, and we are waiting for the second round of negotiations tomorrow. 5 hours

Baabda sources to MTV: There is seriousness and a clear effort and interest from the U.S. in reaching a comprehensive ceasefire. 6 hours

Baabda sources to MTV: The Lebanese delegation sensed Israeli and U.S. acceptance regarding a comprehensive ceasefire, and the three parties presented proposals on specific ceasefire formulas. 6 hours

Hezbollah official Mahmoud Qmati said Hezbollah and Amal have not and will not agree to an equation of halting attacks on north Israel in return for Israel refraining from bombing Dahieh. 6 hours

The Israeli Home Front Command has eased restrictions in towns bordering Lebanon. 7 hours

A new round of talks between Israel and Lebanon has begun in Washington. 9 hours

Parliament speaker Berri will guarantee Hezbollah's adherence to a "global ceasefire" with Israel, his adviser Ali Hamdan said. 12 hours

The Israeli army has warned residents of the southern Lebanese city of Nabatiyeh to evacuate ahead of planned strikes in the area. 12 hours