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Trump, Netanyahu discuss potential Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire amid Lebanese overture

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • Hezbollah has signaled its readiness for a comprehensive ceasefire with Israel, communicating this through Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri to the Trump administration.
  • The US had proposed a partial ceasefire, which Berri rejected, advocating instead for a full cessation of hostilities with Hezbollah guaranteeing its implementation.
  • Despite Hezbollah's apparent willingness, an unnamed Israeli official suggested that Prime Minister Netanyahu is unlikely to agree to the proposed ceasefire terms.

Lebanon's Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has conveyed Hezbollah's willingness to commit to a comprehensive ceasefire with Israel, according to his top advisor, Ali Hamdan. Hamdan informed the US ambassador to Beirut that Hezbollah would guarantee the implementation of such an agreement.

Why a partial ceasefire? Let's have a full ceasefire.

— Nabih BerriRelaying Speaker Berri's response to the US proposal for a partial ceasefire.

This development comes as the US had reportedly proposed a partial ceasefire. Under this proposal, Hezbollah would cease attacks on northern Israel, and Israel would refrain from striking Beirut. Berri, however, pushed for a full ceasefire, questioning the rationale behind a partial one. "Why a partial ceasefire? Let's have a full ceasefire," Hamdan stated, relaying Berri's response.

I called the US ambassador to Beirut, Michel Issa, on Sunday and told him on behalf of Speaker Berri that Hezbollah will be ready to totally commit to a comprehensive ceasefire and we are ready to guarantee it.

— Ali HamdanCommunicating Hezbollah's readiness for a ceasefire to the US.

Despite the communication from Lebanon, an Israeli official expressed doubt about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's willingness to accept the ceasefire. The official confirmed that Hezbollah appeared ready for a full ceasefire without demanding an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon. Hamdan emphasized that time is running out for a resolution, suggesting Hezbollah's commitment to a total ceasefire would be more productive.

We are sure Hezbollah will commit to a total ceasefire. We think it will be more productive.

— Unnamed Israeli officialCommenting on Hezbollah's likely commitment to a ceasefire.
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Originally published by Jerusalem Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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