# Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered his cabinet to open direct talks with Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah and establish "peace relations" Israeli military warned residents of Beirut's southern suburbs of.

*business · news · 2026-04-09 · Euronews*

## Key points

- Netanyahu has ordered direct negotiations with Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah and seek peace relations.
- Israel's latest evacuation warning for Beirut includes areas near Lebanon's only international airport.
- There is confusion over whether the recent Iran ceasefire deal includes Lebanon, with conflicting claims.
- Iran announced alternative shipping routes for the Strait of Hormuz due to sea mine risks.

**Countries:** Israel, Lebanon, Iran, Pakistan, Germany, France, United Kingdom, United States, Russia, Turkey

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