Israel encircles two South Lebanon towns as Rome talks conclude with new phase agreed

The Israeli army has encircled the towns of Bint Jbeil and Aynata in southern Lebanon while the US embassy announced the conclusion of Rome talks between Lebanon and Israel.

• The Israeli army announced the encirclement of Bint Jbeil and Aynata in southern Lebanon.
• The Israeli army said it continues field operations targeting what it called Hezbollah infrastructure.
• The US embassy in Beirut announced the conclusion of two-day Rome talks and agreement to move to a new phase of technical consultations.