Lebanon-Israel Talks: Ceasefire Demand Could Decide the Outcome

Lebanon-Israel talks: ceasefire demand could decide the outcome

The Lebanese newspaper Nidaa Al-Watan reported Sunday morning that in a preliminary trilateral meeting between the US, Israel, and Lebanon held the previous Friday, the Lebanese side raised several points. According to the report, the most prominent was Beirut's insistence on establishing a ceasefire before any direct negotiations begin. The report also noted that Lebanon is awaiting a direct meeting with the Israeli side on Tuesday to determine…

Israel Rejects Hezbollah Ceasefire in Lebanon Talks

Israel confirmed it will not discuss a ceasefire with Hezbollah during the upcoming US-mediated negotiations with Lebanon in Washington. Officials emphasised that Hezbollah remains the primary obstacle to progress, reinforcing Tel Aviv’s intent to sustain military pressure. Ambassador Yechiel Leiter described Hezbollah as the “main obstacle,” underscoring Israel’s hard line amid continued attacks in southern […] The post Israel Rejects Hezbollah…

Hezbollah denounces direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon

Amid escalating tensions in Lebanon this weekend, diplomatic efforts are ongoing to force an opening for de-escalation and a ceasefire between Lebanon (Hezbollah) and Israel. The initiative, led by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, who launched a series of intensive international contacts, aims to contain the escalation and initiate direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel next week. The first such direct negotiations between the two nations…