Lebanon-Israel Talks Near Ceasefire
President Joseph Aoun announced that the ceasefire negotiations between Lebanon and Israel in Washington were very challenging, and that the agreement reached is considered the final opportunity, with the ceasefire potentially taking effect within 24 hours of final approval. He explained that the agreement relies on Hezbollah’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon and the opening of experimental zones for the exclusive control of the Lebanese army over the territories, aiming to progress toward a permanent peace agreement. Aoun confirmed that the experimental zone includes Western and Eastern Zawr, as well as Qalaat al-Shqif, with support from the U.S. mediators. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed concern over potential American restrictions on Israeli operations in Lebanon, amidst disagreements over the extent of both sides’ intentions to escalate or de-escalate.
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