US envoy Amos Hochstein emphasized the urgency of establishing a ceasefire in Gaza during his visit to Lebanon, coinciding with upcoming negotiations between Israel and Hamas. He met with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, both agreeing that delaying further negotiations is unacceptable, as tensions have escalated following the recent killings of key figures from Hamas and Hezbollah. As airstrikes continue in Gaza, fears of a wider conflict prompted Hochstein to call for immediate diplomatic action to prevent further violence. The US aims to de-escalate tensions in the region, particularly in light of threats from Iran seeking retaliation against Israel. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes have reportedly killed numerous civilians in Gaza amidst the ongoing conflict that has claimed nearly 40,000 lives in the past ten months. The success of the upcoming ceasefire talks remains uncertain, but both sides have been urged to prioritize negotiations to avert disaster.