US Envoy in Beirut as Lebanon Positively Responds to Ceasefire Proposal
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US envoy Amos Hochstein is set to visit Beirut after Lebanon responded positively to a US-backed proposal for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. The proposal, which aims for a 60-day cessation of hostilities, aligns with UN Resolution 1701 and requires Israeli forces to withdraw from southern Lebanon. However, disagreements remain, particularly over Israel's demand for operational freedom in the event of a ceasefire violation. The proposal's success is seen as a potential signal to Hamas regarding hostages in Gaza.
- US envoy due in Beirut as Lebanon responds ‘positively’ to ceasefire proposal, prime minister says CNN
- Biden envoy travels to Beirut, hoping to seal ceasefire deal Axios
- US awaits Lebanon response to Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire plan BBC.com
- Lebanon submits written response to US truce proposal, Lebanese official and local media say The Jerusalem Post
- Trump Decision Makes Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire More Likely—Lebanese Official Newsweek
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