Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated Thursday that there was "no cease-fire in Lebanon" and that Israel would continue striking Hezbollah, while announcing direct negotiations with Lebanon.

President Trump is expected to call Russian President Vladimir Putin this week as the U.S. ramps up efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff said Sunday.

The US proposals to resolve the escalation between Israel and Lebanon could be accepted by the parties to the conflict "in the coming hours," News.az reports citing the American newspaper The New York Times .

European nations, including key powers like France and Italy, endorsed the collaborative efforts of Qatar, Egypt, and the US to reach a Gaza cease-fire on Friday, News.Az reports citing Anadolu Agency.

The U.S., Qatar and Egypt are calling for a new round of cease-fire talks on Aug. 15, the latest attempt by the Biden administration to end the war in Gaza even as the region braces for an expected Iranian attack on Israel, News.Az reports citing foreign media.