Israel says no direct talks planned with Lebanon to stop the war

Meanwhile, Israel said on Sunday that no direct talks were planned with Lebanon to end the war. The announcement came a day after a Lebanese official said Beirut was preparing a delegation to negotiate with Israel.

Interviewed by journalists, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar denied whether Israel was set to hold talks. On Saturday, a Lebanese official told the reporters that preparations were underway for potential negotiations with Israel, but that Beirut was waiting for an Israeli commitment to a truce.