Efforts to broker a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel are intensifying, with US officials playing a key role in negotiations.
US special envoy Amos Hochstein and Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer recently met in Washington to discuss potential solutions. Lebanon's Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri expressed hope for concrete proposals soon, following comments from US officials suggesting a truce could be within reach. However, Israel remains cautious, acknowledging the complexity of the conflict and the ongoing threat posed by Hezbollah.
The situation remains tense as both sides weigh their options.
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Lebanon awaits truce proposals after US envoy expresses hope
Lebanon is awaiting concrete ceasefire proposals, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri was quoted as saying on Wednesday, after a senior U.S. official said he saw "a shot" at a truce soon in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
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