US envoys Brett McGurk and Amos Hochstein visited Israel to negotiate ceasefires in Lebanon and Gaza, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken indicating 'good progress' in discussions.

During the talks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stressed that enforcing a ceasefire and ensuring security from Lebanon are top priorities for Israel.

Netanyahu also highlighted that Israel's capacity to counter threats from Lebanon and facilitate the return of displaced people is essential for any ceasefire agreement.

Meanwhile, Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati expressed hope for a ceasefire but criticized Israel's ongoing military actions as detrimental to optimism.

The Lebanese health ministry reported that six health workers were killed and four others wounded due to Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon on October 31, 2024.

On the same day, the highest number of civilian casualties since October 2023 was reported, with 45 deaths in Lebanon attributed to Israeli attacks.

In a continuation of military actions, Israel conducted airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs early on November 1, marking the first such strikes in nearly a week.

The Israeli military also issued evacuation orders for several areas in southern Lebanon, including the Rashidieh Palestinian refugee camp and Baalbek, prompting mass evacuations.

In northern Israel, Israeli strikes resulted in the deaths of seven people from rocket fire, including four Thai agricultural workers.

UNICEF reported that since October 2023, Israeli attacks have killed 166 children in Lebanon and injured at least 1,168 others, underscoring the severe impact on children.

The ongoing conflict and its ramifications are closely monitored by high-level decision-makers in the US, international circles, and the Middle East.

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