Israeli and Lebanese envoys are set to meet for direct talks in Washington on Thursday as Lebanon seeks ceasefire extension amid Israeli violations.

Lebanon's prime minister accused Israel of war crimes after IDF attacks on Red Cross vehicles also stopped rescuers from reaching the site.

Rescue workers say they were forced to halt attempts to reach Khalil and a colleague after being fired on by Israeli forces

Israeli strikes killed at least four people in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, Lebanon's state news agency reported, and Hezbollah said it launched an attack drone at Israeli forces in the south, further straining a ceasefire between the two countries.

BEIRUT, April 22 (Reuters) - Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon ⁠wounded ⁠one journalist and left another trapped ⁠under rubble on Wednesday with rescuers temporarily blocked from reaching her by ongoing Israeli ​fire, Lebanon's health ministry, a senior military official and press advocates said.

Lebanese officials say rescue teams came under fire while trying to aid Amal Khalil, a reporter, and Zeinab Faraj, a photojournalist

Footage on Wednesday showed widespread destruction in parts of southern Lebanon following Israel's invasion of the area to carry out military operations against Hezbollah.

BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, April 21 (Reuters) - Lebanon’s parliament speaker warned on Tuesday that Israeli forces occupying parts of the country's south would face resistance if they fail to withdraw, signalling a risk of renewed confrontation ahead of U.