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Rai: Whoever Negotiates the Ceasefire Is Illegitimate in the Absence of a President

This is Beirut, 2024-11-24 12:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Maronite patriarch Bechara Rai strongly condemned the fact that the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel is being negotiated in the absence of a President of the Republic, a position at the head of the State which has been vacant since October 31, 2022. He stated that this “renders the talks illegitimate,” as it is an integral part of the ...

Hochstein’s Tour: Key Issues in US Proposed Ceasefire Deal Remain Unresolved

This is Beirut, 2024-11-22 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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US Presidential envoy Amos Hochstein wrapped up his regional tour on Friday, aimed at promoting an American proposal for a ceasefire in Lebanon, leaving Tel Aviv without issuing any public statements after his meetings. Israeli officials also remained tight-lipped, even as the Israeli military escalated its raids and advanced further into Lebanese ...

US Vetoes Gaza Ceasefire Call at UN

This is Beirut, 2024-11-20 18:54 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The United States on Wednesday vetoed a UN Security Council push to call for a ceasefire in Gaza that Washington said would have emboldened Hamas. The resolution demanded "an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" in the war between Israel and the Palestinian group, along with "the immediate and unconditional release of ...

Naim Qassem: Hezbollah to Facilitate Presidential Election, Upholds Taif

This is Beirut, 2024-11-20 17:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Hezbollah’s Secretary General Naim Qassem has sought to woe the Lebanese opposed to the war that his pro-Iranian party initiated “in support for Gaza” by promising to facilitate the long-delayed election of a president of the Republic and respect the terms of the Taif Agreement, which ended the 1975-1990 civil war in Lebanon. “We will ...

Hochstein in Ain el-Tineh for the Second Consecutive Day

Lyne Sammouri , 2024-11-20 14:35 - Reading : less than a minute

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For the second consecutive day, US envoy Amos Hochstein met with Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri in Ain el-Tineh, as part of diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

UN to Vote Again on Gaza Ceasefire, US Plans Unclear

This is Beirut, 2024-11-20 09:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The UN Security Council is expected to vote Wednesday on another draft resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza in its latest attempt to exert pressure to end the war. But the draft could be blocked by the United States, Israel's main ally. The latest draft of the resolution demands "an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" in the ...

An Imminent Ceasefire Between Israel and Hezbollah Is Unlikely

Samar El-Kadi, 2024-11-19 17:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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With much apprehension mixed with shy hope, the Lebanese are closely following the visit of US envoy Amos Hochstein who will be relaying Lebanon’s response to Israel regarding a ceasefire proposal. Lebanon announced that Hezbollah has agreed to the US proposal, though it made certain comments, stressing that UN Resolution 1701 should be the ...

Debunked: Are Ceasefire Rumors True?

Rayan Chami, 2024-11-19 15:10 - Reading : less than a minute

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Claims of a unilateral ceasefire proposal in Lebanon have sparked widespread speculation. But let’s debunk it.

One Party Leads Ceasefire Negotiations

Bassam Abou Zeid, 2024-11-19 07:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The reported ceasefire negotiations between Hezbollah and Israel are not the first of their kind between Lebanon and Israel, given the indirect involvement of key Lebanese officials like Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri and caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati. However, these talks are the first to take place amid a presidential vacancy that has ...

Hochstein in Lebanon and Israel: A New Diplomatic Mirage?

Natasha Metni Torbey, 2024-11-18 20:15 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

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In the absence of an “Iran-Israel-US deal,” any roadmap for a ceasefire in Lebanon seems destined to fail. What about a proposal that, in both substance and form, brings no changes (being similar to the previous one) and for which each party continues to express reservations? According to various media sources, US envoy Amos Hochstein is ...

The American Ceasefire Plan Put to the Test

Philippe Abi-Akl, 2024-11-18 09:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Lebanese Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri and Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati received a 13-point US ceasefire proposal from US Ambassador Lisa Johnson. Berri, who forwarded the proposal to Hezbollah for review and feedback, announced that Lebanon's response would soon be issued in writing, with amendments. He explained that "the proposal ...

Berri Confirms Receipt of US Ceasefire Proposal, Reveals Knot in Negotiations

This is Beirut, 2024-11-15 18:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri confirmed to Saudi daily Asharq al-Awsat that he received a written United States proposal as part of the negotiations to end the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Denying claims that the proposal included a provision allowing the Israeli army freedom of movement in Lebanon, Berri stated firmly, ...

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