According to media reports, Netanyahu would accept the US proposal for a ceasefire in Lebanon.
November 25, 2024
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[Síguenos ahora también en WhatsApp. Da clic aquí] Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu would accept a ceasefire proposal With Hezbollah in Lebanon “in principle,” raised by the United States after
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Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu would accept a ceasefire proposal With Hezbollah in Lebanon “in principle,” raised by the United States after holding high-level consultations with its government officials last night, according to leaks to mainstream Jewish media.
Although the Israeli government accepted the US project “in principle”the proposal is not final yet Several problems need to be addressed, according to Israeli and American officials quoted by Kan public television and newspapers. Haaretz And Internet. The latter reports that the response has already been transmitted to Lebanon.
The proposal includes three stages: truce followed by withdrawal of Hezbollah forces north of the Litani River; a complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon and, finally, negotiations between Israel and Lebanon on the demarcation of their border, which is currently the dividing line established by the UN after the 2006 war.
An international organization led by the United States will deal with this issue. monitor compliance with the ceasefire, according to the proposal, although Israel hopes to receive a letter from Washington confirming its right to act militarily if Hezbollah violates the terms of the agreement and if international or Lebanese forces do not act.
The Lebanese Army will be responsible for control of the border area and prevent the return of Hezbollah.
Photo: Reuters
According to Jewish media, Netanyahu and his close circle of employees are studying how to promote the agreement among the Israeli public, with the message that this is not a compromise, but something beneficial for Israel. However, a recent Channel 12 poll found that 64% of Israelis favor a truce in Lebanon.
Joe Biden Administration Mediator between Israel and Lebanon Amos Hochstein visited Israel over the weekendafter previously visiting Beirut to promote a ceasefire.
The US Ambassador, who had already managed to reach an agreement in 2022 between Israel – with the previous government of Yair Lapid – and Lebanon on the demarcation of its maritime border and the distribution of exploitation of gas fields, warned the Israeli side about that this is the last chance for an agreement powered by USA
If they don’t accept, they will have to wait for the efforts of the next Donald Trump administration, According to Jewish media. Channel 12 also reported that former US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro will travel to the country today to finalize final details.
Photo: EFE
In parallel with the final push for agreement, Hezbollah Yesterday they intensified their attacks against Israel fired more than 250 shellsincluding missiles and drones, not only to the north, but also to the center of the country, where sirens were sounded repeatedly throughout the day and several people were injured.
The same media indicate that Hezbollah’s reaction was expected by Israel as they get closer to concluding the pact, as a way to demonstrate that they still have the ability to attack.
This weekend Israel has also intensified its frequent attacks on Dahe.the southern suburbs of the capital, controlled by Hezbollah; but he also detonated a powerful bunker bomb at a building in the city center, killing at least eleven people.
Israel also wants to take advantage damage as many possibilities as possible Hezbollah before the agreement was concluded.
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