'Gesture' before talks: US, Lebanon ask Israel for pause in strikes
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The US and Lebanon have asked Israel to pause its attacks on Hezbollah ahead of direct talks scheduled for next week. The request is not for a formal ceasefire, but rather a 'gesture' to create a less hostile environment for negotiations.
The Lebanese government and the US have requested that Israel pause its strikes on Hezbollah. This move aims to reduce tension before direct Israel-Lebanon talks. The US is backing Lebanon's request, urging Israel to consider de-escalation. Israel has stated it is open to a broader agreement with Lebanon, but will not negotiate a ceasefire with Hezbollah. Lebanon has proposed scaling back strikes, limiting operations to imminent threats. The goal is to create space for negotiations.
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