Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Thursday that his government is ready to begin ceasefire negotiations with Lebanon, focusing on the disarmament of Hezbollah and the establishment of peaceful relations. This decision follows repeated requests from Lebanon for direct talks with Israel. Netanyahu instructed his cabinet to initiate these discussions promptly, highlighting Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam's recent appeal for demilitarization of Beirut as a sign of potential diplomatic progress. Despite these developments, Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon have continued, raising questions about the ceasefire's scope, particularly regarding Lebanon's inclusion in the ongoing US-Iran truce. Pakistan, under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, is actively working to expand the ceasefire framework to include Lebanon and Yemen, condemning Israel's military actions and supporting Lebanon's calls for an end to hostilities. The situation remains tense, with Iran asserting that Lebanon is a critical part of any ceasefire agreement, which could risk further escalation.