Israel and Lebanon are expected to begin negotiations in the coming days aimed at achieving a sustainable ceasefire. Among the topics discussed will be the possible disarmament of “Hezbollah“, reports News.bg.
However, no agreement has been reached yet on the exact schedule of the talks, nor on the conditions under which they will be held.
The information is from “Reuters“, with the agency citing Israeli sources.
Lebanon is demanding clarity on whether Israel will comply with the first condition set by President Joseph Aoun - a complete cessation of hostilities.
The upcoming talks were first reported by the Israeli publication “Haaretz“ on Saturday.
Lebanese officials said on Sunday that the country had not yet received official notification from Israel about holding such discussions.
According to Israeli officials, the talks will be led by Ron Dermer on behalf of Israel, with France also participating in the initiative.
Israeli Army Radio reported on Sunday that Dermer - a former minister of strategic affairs - visited Saudi Arabia last week. There, they discussed possible talks that are expected to begin after the end of the current military operation against the Iranian-backed group “Hezbollah“.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office did not comment on the information. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar earlier Sunday denied any talks with Lebanon were taking place.
Lebanon entered the Middle East conflict on March 2, when Hezbollah fired on Israel, saying the attack was in response to the assassination of Iran's supreme leader. Israel responded with a massive offensive that has killed more than 800 people in Lebanon and forced more than 800,000 to flee their homes.
President Aoun has said the country is ready for direct talks with Israel in an effort to end the military conflict.
Beirut's readiness for such talks comes amid heightened internal tensions in Lebanon over Hezbollah's status as an armed organization. Earlier this month, the government banned the group's military activities, but it rejected the decision and continued its attacks, firing hundreds of rockets into Israel.
An Israeli official told Reuters on Friday that the military operation against Hezbollah was likely to be expanded and could continue even after the strikes against Iran eased.