Steve Witkoff is heading to Switzerland for talks

Israel launched a new round of attacks against targets in southern Lebanon overnight, killing five, according to Lebanese news agency NNA.

The government agency said Israeli forces used jets, drones and artillery against residential buildings. The Israeli military, or Israel Defense Forces, did not immediately comment.

The news comes just hours after Israel agreed to a ceasefire with the Lebanon-based Iran-backed Hezbollah militia.

Any renewed fighting in Lebanon could threaten US and Iranian efforts to restart the peace process in Switzerland.

US diplomat Steve Witkoff, who serves as Donald Trump’s special envoy for the Middle East, is heading to Switzerland, where he is expected to meet Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, US media reported on Saturday.

The conversation came after US Vice President JD Vance canceled his visit on Friday.

Washington and Tehran were hoping for the implementation of the memorandum of understanding to end the Iran war. Those plans were disrupted by renewed fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants in Lebanon. Hezbollah has been declared a terrorist group by Israel, Germany, the US and many other countries.

It was unclear whether Vance was also traveling to Switzerland on Saturday. However, reports indicate that Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, who was also the White House envoy to the Middle East, will participate in the renewed talks.

Join us as the United States and Iran move to save Switzerland peace talks after talks were postponed on Friday amid heavy fighting in Lebanon.

Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militia have since declared a ceasefire. However, the latest reports indicate more Israeli airstrikes.

Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner is also reportedly expected to attend the talks in Switzerland.

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