People in southern Lebanon are cautiously hopeful as diplomatic meetings continue between officials. Many believe these talks could help reduce tensions and stop the fighting. Lebanese citizens say they are tired of the violence after more than two months of Israeli air strikes, artillery attacks and drone strikes that damaged towns and villages across the south. While Lebanon is not expected to officially normalise relations with Israel because of legal and political restrictions, many people say their main concern is ending the attacks and restoring peace. Residents hope the meetings will lead to a ceasefire and allow communities to rebuild their lives after weeks of destruction and fear.