A man sits on the rubble of his home as residents return to the southern village of Srifa on June 16, 2026. Lebanon's president and prime minister on June 16 discussed preparations for a new round of talks with Israel next week, after the US and Iran announced a peace deal that includes Lebanon. Lebanon and Israel have been holding direct talks in Washington since April, seeking to end hostilities and separate the Israel-Hezbollah conflict from the wider regional war. (Photo by Kawnat HAJU / AFP via Getty Images) /