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Beirut conveyed its position to the United States on the ongoing Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) operation against Hezbollah. Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament Nabih Berri met with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati to discuss the situation and determine further steps in the context of military operations. This is reported by the news portal TimeUkraineIsrael with reference to Cursorinfo.
Discussing the ceasefire and Lebanon’s position
According to Al-Akhbar, Lebanon has submitted to the United States its proposals for a possible ceasefire and conditions for ending the conflict. One of the main points is the cessation of hostilities and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanon. The Lebanese side also expressed interest in a quick end to the conflict, which confirms the country’s desire to avoid further escalation of violence.
The importance of diplomacy: The United States and Israel
Earlier, The Washington Post reported that an Israeli official close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu briefed Donald Trump and Jared Kushner on Israel’s efforts to achieve diplomatic success through a deal on Lebanon. The move, according to the sources, was part of a broader strategy aimed at ending hostilities and achieving stability in the region.
In addition, Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer recently held a series of meetings with representatives of the US President Joe Biden’s administration, including Amos Hochstein. They discussed possible options for negotiations and diplomatic efforts that could lead to a cessation of hostilities. The importance of these negotiations is also underlined by the fact that Ron Dermer visited Mar-a-Lago, Trump’s residence, and then Washington.
Russia’s participation in the negotiations: a new level of complexity
Russia has also joined the negotiations, adding a new layer of complexity to this already tense diplomatic process. Moscow reportedly has an important role to play in preventing weapons from reaching Hezbollah via Syrian routes. Russian and Israeli representatives have held a number of consultations on this issue, but the Kremlin has stated that it will not be involved in monitoring the implementation of a possible ceasefire agreement.
Outlook and next steps
Despite diplomatic efforts, the situation remains unstable, and Israel does not rule out the possibility of intensifying ground operations if the talks do not yield concrete results. The Israeli side continues to coordinate with the Biden administration in an effort to find a diplomatic solution to the conflict.
If the talks are successful, it could be an important milestone in resolving the Lebanese conflict, but many questions remain open and the situation needs to be monitored further.
