Israel's prime minister said his government would begin talks with Lebanon but vowed to continue attacks against the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, despite a fragile Iran ceasefire.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed significant optimism this Thursday about the potential to achieve lasting peace between Israel and Lebanon. He stated that in the coming weeks, they will be closer to the type of enduring peace that the people of both nations deserve.

Officials from Israel and Lebanon met in Washington to build on last week’s agreement for a 10-day ceasefire. Both sides pledged to halt offensive operations, while Lebanon committed to taking meaningful steps to prevent Hezbollah from launching attacks on Israel.

An Iranian official said that Tehran has received its first revenue from the toll imposed on the Strait of Hormuz. IEA Executive Director Birol said that the world is facing the biggest energy security threat in history.

Israelis marked the country’s annual Memorial Day on Tuesday, a somber day of reflection filled with ceremonies at cemeteries and sirens when the whole country stops for two minutes of silence to remember the fallen.