Israel has asked the United States to pressure Lebanon to take action against Hezbollah beyond the Israeli military's forward defense positions in southern Lebanon, according to Israel's public broadcaster. Israeli security officials said the situation on the ground remains fragile and warned that without stronger political involvement from Washington, the current ceasefire could collapse.

The ceasefire, which began on April 16 and was later extended, has been repeatedly tested by Hezbollah attacks involving projectiles and drones targeting northern Israeli communities and Israeli forces in southern Lebanon. In response, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered intensified strikes against Hezbollah positions.

Internal divisions within Lebanon are also shaping the negotiations. Christian political figures are described as more supportive of dialogue and potential normalization with Israel, while Hezbollah and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, head of the Amal Movement, remain key obstacles. Regional and international actors, including Saudi Arabia and the United States, are reportedly seeking to persuade Berri to distance himself from Hezbollah to help stabilize the situation.