US-mediated talks between Lebanon and Israel are continuing in Washington, extending beyond their scheduled end date of June 25th. This ongoing fifth session aims to address long-standing border disputes. Despite the negotiations, Israel has continued drone strikes in southern Lebanon, resulting in three fatalities on Thursday. Hezbollah has condemned these strikes as a clear violation of the ceasefire agreement. Simultaneously, a plan for the evacuation of the Strait of Hormuz was suspended following an attack on a vessel in the region. The continuation of talks alongside escalating violence highlights the fragility of the situation and the challenges to reaching a lasting resolution. The US State Department confirmed the extension of the discussions.