One diplomat explained that the Lebanese fear another civil war, and the Israelis seek to finally disarm Hezbollah. Another reason for the lack of progress is Beirut's fear of being perceived as 'collaborating with the enemy' while Israel attacks across Lebanon

A U.S. official described the demands as 'ridiculous and unrealistic,' while Arab and American officials said they could make any deal harder to reach than before the war began

After a spate of antisemitic incidents in Europe and the U.K. over the past weeks, the Israeli organization cautioned against attending Jewish gatherings or staying for extended periods in Egypt or Jordan