Israel and Lebanon are set to engage in peace talks, despite Hezbollah's objections. This is the first high-level talks between the two countries since 1993. The talks come a week after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a ceasefire following a joint attack on Iran. Despite Hezbollah's opposition, Israel has responded to attacks across Lebanon that have killed over 2,000 people. Meanwhile, Iran-linked ships are passing through the Strait of Hormuz despite a U.K. blockade of Iranian ports. Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress following sexual assault and misconduct allegations, and dropped his bid for governor of California. Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales also announced his retirement from Congress due to a probe into his relationship with a former staffer who later died by suicide.