Lebanon’s PM hints at ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel soon
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati expressed optimism regarding a possible ceasefire agreement between Hezbollah and Israel, following Hezbollah’s indication of openness to a ceasefire proposal.
In a televised interview on Wednesday, Mikati expressed hope that a ceasefire agreement might be signed “before the U.S. elections on November 5,” signaling that the negotiations were progressing well.
Mikati shared that he had spoken with Amos Hochstein, the U.S. special envoy for the Middle East, and expressed his confidence in the ongoing talks, stating, “We expect to reach a ceasefire in the coming days and hours.”
Meanwhile, Naeem Qassem, Hezbollah’s newly appointed leader, also showed support for the ceasefire proposal in his first official speech since assuming leadership.
Qassem clarified that Hezbollah would agree to a ceasefire only if Israel ceased its aggression, but added that this acceptance would be under conditions Hezbollah deemed suitable.
Although the Israeli government has not officially commented on the ceasefire efforts, an Israeli media outlet reported that the U.S. had presented a 60-day ceasefire plan to Israeli officials regarding Lebanon.
Recent developments indicate a cautious path toward peace, with key Lebanese and Hezbollah figures showing willingness to consider a ceasefire. Both sides now await a formal response from Israel to see if a temporary peace can be reached in the region.
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