Summary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to start direct talks with Lebanon after discussions with President Trump and a U.S. envoy. Despite these planned negotiations, Israel will not observe a ceasefire in Lebanon. Talks are set to focus on disarming Hezbollah and establishing peaceful relations.
Key Facts
- Prime Minister Netanyahu instructed his cabinet to begin negotiations with Lebanon.
- Israeli officials, however, stated there will be no ceasefire in Lebanon.
- Netanyahu's announcement came after phone calls with President Trump and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff.
- The U.S. reportedly urged Israel to ease its military actions in Lebanon.
- Israel strongly escalated its military actions in Lebanon right after a ceasefire was agreed upon, with 254 people killed in Israeli strikes on a Wednesday.
- Iran claims the U.S. and Israel violated a ceasefire deal that included Lebanon.
- The first negotiation meeting between Israel and Lebanon will happen next week at the U.S. State Department in Washington.
- Representatives from Israel, Lebanon, and the U.S. will be involved in the talks.
