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Israel and Hezbollah exchange lethal strikes even amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations

Israel and Hezbollah engaged in intense conflict on Thursday, continuing their hostilities despite indications of progress in U.S. efforts to broker a ceasefire. Airstrikes targeted the southern suburbs of Beirut, while rockets were launched into northern Israel. U.S. mediator Amos Hochstein was in Israel for discussions with officials, expressing optimism that a ceasefire was “within our grasp” following his earlier visit to Beirut. This diplomatic … Continue reading Israel and Hezbollah exchange lethal strikes even amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations

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US envoy says a resolution to the Israel-Hezbollah conflict is ‘within reach’

A senior U.S. mediator indicated on Tuesday that there exists a “real opportunity” to resolve the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, noting that the gaps in negotiations are closing, which suggests progress in Washington’s attempts to secure a ceasefire. White House envoy Amos Hochstein made these remarks in Beirut following discussions with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. This came a day after the Lebanese government and … Continue reading US envoy says a resolution to the Israel-Hezbollah conflict is ‘within reach’

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Lebanon’s Prime Minister hopes ceasefire agreement with Israel within a few days

Lebanon’s Prime Minister expressed optimism on Wednesday regarding the potential announcement of a ceasefire agreement with Israel within a few days. This comes as Israel’s public broadcaster reported the existence of a draft agreement that outlines a preliminary 60-day truce. According to the broadcaster Kan, the document, which it claims was leaked and drafted by Washington, stipulates that Israel would withdraw its military forces from … Continue reading Lebanon’s Prime Minister hopes ceasefire agreement with Israel within a few days

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U.S. mediators developing a proposal aimed at ceasing hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah

U.S. mediators are currently developing a proposal aimed at ceasing hostilities between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, which would initiate a 60-day ceasefire, according to two sources on Wednesday. However, Israel has intensified its military actions, instructing residents to evacuate the eastern Lebanese city of Baalbek. The sources, comprising an individual informed about the negotiations and a senior diplomat involved in Lebanon, informed … Continue reading U.S. mediators developing a proposal aimed at ceasing hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah

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A machinery clears rubble at a site of an Israeli strike, amid ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, in Beirut, Lebanon.
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Israel presented the United States with its conditions for a diplomatic resolution in Lebanon

Israel presented a document to the United States last week outlining its conditions for a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing conflict in Lebanon, as reported by Axios on Sunday, referencing two officials from both the US and Israel. According to an Israeli official, Israel has insisted that its military be permitted to conduct “active enforcement” measures to prevent Hezbollah from rearming and reconstructing its military … Continue reading Israel presented the United States with its conditions for a diplomatic resolution in Lebanon

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U.S. envoy to meet with Lebanese officials to discuss the ceasefire

U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein is scheduled to meet with Lebanese officials in Beirut on Monday to discuss the conditions necessary for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, which is backed by Iran, according to two sources who spoke to Reuters. This meeting comes as Israel has intensified its airstrikes on Hezbollah assets overnight. Hochstein is expected to advocate for de-escalation following a year of conflict … Continue reading U.S. envoy to meet with Lebanese officials to discuss the ceasefire

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