Israel has stepped up its attacks in southern Lebanon after weeks of relative calm, as delegations from both countries finished another round of U.S.-brokered talks.

Israel has stepped up its attacks in southern Lebanon after weeks of relative calm, as delegations from both countries finished another round of U.S.-brokered talks. Link Israel Steps Up Attacks on Hezbollah, Clouding Talks with Lebanon The strikes complicate diplomatic efforts aimed at disarming the Iran-backed militia and ending years of fighting.