U.S.-backed proposal calls for Hezbollah to cease attacks on Israel as first phase of potential ceasefire, Axios reports.

Marco Rubio pushes new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire initiative in calls with Aoun, Netanyahu, senior US official says.

Marco Rubio spoke over the past 48 hours with LebaneseJoseph Aoun and Israeli Netanyahu to advance a new ceasefire initiative, a senior US official said.

Japan plans $500 million commitment to U.S.-led initiative, becoming first country to join project - Nikkei

Japan plans to commit $500 million over five years to a U.S.-led initiative, becoming the first country to join the project, according to Nikkei.

Israel requests US approval to expand IDF operations in Beirut, The Jerusalem Post reports. Sources say Israel expects favorable US response amid stalled US-Iran and Israel-Lebanon talks.

Israeli officials are requesting Washington's approval to expand IDF operations in the Lebanese capital Beirut, The Jerusalem Post reports. According to sources, Israel hopes the US response will be favorable given the lack of progress in both US-Iran and Israel-Lebanon negotiations.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke with Donald Trump today, discussing Syria's increasing regional economic role and bilateral ties, per Syrian presidential office.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke by phone with Donald Trump on Wednesday, according to a Syrian presidential statement. The two discussed Syria's growing economic role in the region and increased bilateral cooperation.