Israeli troops push into Dibbine, Pentagon talks start
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- Israeli troops entered the southern Lebanese village of Dibbine on May 29, 2026, pushing deeper into Lebanon.
- Israeli airstrikes killed at least six people in Deir Qanoun al Nahr, Abbasiyeh, and Ebba on the same day.
- Lebanese military delegation led by Brigadier General George Rizkallah met Israeli officials at the Pentagon, holding the first direct military talks between the two countries in decades.
- Pentagon said the talks were "productive" and will shape upcoming State Department negotiations on regional security.
- Hezbollah refused to join the talks and rejected any outcomes, while the Lebanese side seeks a comprehensive ceasefire and border army deployment.
Why it matters: Six civilians died as Israeli forces advanced, and US‑led talks aim to secure a broader ceasefire, giving the Pentagon a diplomatic foothold but risking escalation if Hezbollah stays out.
