US EditionNetanyahu says Israel will begin 'direct negotiations' with Lebanon aimed at disarming Hezbollah
Talks would focus on disarming Hezbollah and restoring ties, with Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors expected to represent their governments.
- On Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed his cabinet to begin direct negotiations with Lebanon 'as soon as possible,' focusing on disarming Hezbollah and establishing peaceful relations between the two countries.
- U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff pressed Netanyahu to 'calm down' strikes in Lebanon and open negotiations, following Lebanon's repeated requests and earlier calls from Lebanese President Joseph Aoun for a diplomatic path.
- Negotiations will focus on disarming Hezbollah and establishing peace, yet Israeli strikes on Wednesday killed at least 254 people according to Lebanese Civil Defense, underscoring the humanitarian toll complicating diplomatic efforts.
- The U.S. and Israel deny the ceasefire covers Lebanon, while Iran and Pakistan claim it explicitly includes the country, with Tehran warning that ongoing strikes constitute a 'blatant violation' of the agreement.
- Vice President JD Vance leads a U.S. delegation to Islamabad this weekend for peace talks aimed at ending the war, as negotiations face significant hurdles amid regional uncertainty over ceasefire terms.
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Netanyahu Announces Direct Lebanon Peace Talks
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel will begin direct negotiations with Lebanon “as soon as possible” aimed at disarming Hezbollah and advancing what he described as a “historic, sustainable peace agreement,” as tensions persist over the scope of the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire. The post Netanyahu: Israel to Begin Direct Talks with Lebanon to Disarm Hezbollah — Eyes ‘Historic’ Peace Deal appeared first on Breitbart.
Netanyahu: Israel to Begin Direct Talks with Lebanon to Disarm Hezbollah — Eyes ‘Historic’ Peace Deal
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel will begin direct negotiations with Lebanon “as soon as possible” aimed at disarming Hezbollah and advancing what he described as a “historic, sustainable peace agreement,” as tensions persist over the scope of the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire. The post Netanyahu: Israel to Begin Direct Talks with Lebanon to Disarm Hezbollah — Eyes ‘Historic’ Peace Deal appeared first on Breitbart. The p…
Israel, Lebanon to hold direct talks
Israel and Lebanon are set to hold direct talks in Washington next week, as Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah threatens to derail the US-Iran ceasefire. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue striking Lebanon in the meantime; Israeli attacks killed more than 250 people Wednesday. Iran’s president said planned negotiations in Pakistan on Friday between Tehran and Washington would be meaningless in light of Israel’s assault …
BBC World Service - Newshour, Netanyahu says he's ready to negotiate with Lebanon
The Israeli prime minister says he's ready for direct negotiations with Lebanon, as Iran says the continuing Israeli attacks on Lebanon violate Iran's ceasefire with the US. We hear the latest from Israel, Lebanon and the US. Also in the programme: the UK says three Russian submarines have conducted a "covert" operation over Britain's vital underwater cables and pipelines; and as the crew of the Integrity spacecraft on the Artemis II mission aro…
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