Hezbollah agrees to 'point-for-point' withdrawal from South Litani, sources say
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- Hezbollah has indicated it would agree to withdraw fighters from south of the Litani River on a reciprocal basis with Israel, sources told Al-Arabiya.
- The Lebanese parliament speaker conveyed this readiness for a comprehensive ceasefire to the U.S. ambassador, sources said.
- U.S. officials are reportedly encouraging strengthening the Lebanese Army as part of security understandings.
Hezbollah is open to withdrawing its fighters from the area south of the Litani River, provided Israel reciprocates, according to sources speaking to Al-Arabiya.
The Lebanese parliament speaker informed the U.S. ambassador of the Shiite Duo's readiness for a comprehensive ceasefire.
This potential withdrawal is linked to a comprehensive ceasefire. The speaker of the Lebanese parliament informed the U.S. ambassador of the Shiite Duo's readiness for such an agreement. Sources indicated that security arrangements could be implemented immediately once a ceasefire is established.
The security arrangements can be implemented immediately upon the establishment of a ceasefire in Lebanon.
The speaker is insisting on a comprehensive ceasefire before any executive actions are taken on the ground. The sources added that the atmosphere in Washington appears supportive of completing understandings between Lebanon and Israel in the coming phase. Meanwhile, a U.S. source told Al-Arabiya that Washington is encouraging the strengthening of the Lebanese Army's capabilities as part of these security understandings.
The speaker of the Lebanese parliament insists on a comprehensive ceasefire before launching any executive action on the ground.
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Originally published by Naharnet in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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