Lebanon’s PM urges timetable for Israeli withdrawal as Hezbollah slams deal
Summary
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is asking for a clear schedule for Israel to leave Lebanese land and to stop destroying property. Hezbollah's leader criticized Lebanon’s government for risking the army’s safety by supporting the current deal with Israel. Talks involving the US are ongoing, but both sides have major disagreements, especially about Hezbollah’s weapons and Israeli military presence in southern Lebanon.Key Facts
- Lebanon’s Prime Minister wants Israel to stop damaging areas and leave Lebanese territory on a set timetable.
- Hezbollah’s leader accuses Lebanon’s government of putting the army under pressure by agreeing to the deal.
- US Ambassador to Beirut called the discussions positive but gave no date for future talks.
- Hezbollah must disarm for Israeli attacks to stop, according to the US Ambassador.
- Israel refuses to leave Lebanon’s south until Hezbollah gives up its weapons.
- Israeli forces still occupy some towns in southern Lebanon and have destroyed homes and farmland.
- Lebanese officials report thousands of deaths, injuries, and over a million displaced since attacks started in March.
- The next round of negotiations is planned for early September.
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