Hochstein in Lebanon and Israel: A New Diplomatic Mirage?

Natasha Metni Torbey, 18/11 20:15 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

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In the absence of an “Iran-Israel-US deal,” any roadmap for a ceasefire in Lebanon seems destined to fail. What about a proposal that, in both substance and form, brings no changes (being similar to the previous one) and for which each party continues to express reservations? According to various media sources, US envoy Amos Hochstein is ...

The American Ceasefire Plan Put to the Test

Philippe Abi-Akl, 18/11 09:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Lebanese Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri and Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati received a 13-point US ceasefire proposal from US Ambassador Lisa Johnson. Berri, who forwarded the proposal to Hezbollah for review and feedback, announced that Lebanon's response would soon be issued in writing, with amendments. He explained that "the proposal ...

Berri Confirms Receipt of US Ceasefire Proposal, Reveals Knot in Negotiations

This is Beirut, 15/11 18:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri confirmed to Saudi daily Asharq al-Awsat that he received a written United States proposal as part of the negotiations to end the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Denying claims that the proposal included a provision allowing the Israeli army freedom of movement in Lebanon, Berri stated firmly, ...

Hamas Official Says ‘Ready’ for Gaza Ceasefire, Urges Trump to ‘Pressure’ Israel

This is Beirut, 15/11 15:06 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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A senior Hamas official said Friday that the group is "ready for a ceasefire" in Gaza and urged US President-elect Donald Trump to pressure Israel to end the war. "Hamas is ready to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip if a ceasefire proposal is presented and on the condition that it is respected" by Israel, Hamas political bureau member Bassem ...

US Submits Proposal to Lebanon Amid Ceasefire Efforts

This is Beirut, 15/11 12:38 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The United States submitted a written proposal to Lebanon as part of ongoing efforts to mediate a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, two senior Lebanese political sources told Reuters. According to the above mentionend media, US Ambassador to Lebanon Lisa Johnson met with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on Thursday to deliver the draft, aimed ...

US Scenario for a Ceasefire

Bassam Abou Zeid, 13/11 12:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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According to informed sources, the outgoing administration of United States President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming one share a similar view regarding the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Both administrations see an opportunity to end the conflict and establish a new reality that would prevent Hezbollah from ...

There Might Be a Shot for a Ceasefire in Lebanon, According to Hochstein

This is Beirut, 12/11 22:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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The American envoy to Lebanon, Amos Hochstein, told reporters at the White House that there might be "a shot" at getting a ceasefire in Lebanon in the coming weeks, according to the American news website, Axios. "I am hopeful we can get it," Hochstein was quoted as saying. Axios revealed that Ron Dermer, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ...

Pezeshkian Says Ceasefire Could “Affect the Intensity” of Tehran's Response

This is Beirut, 03/11 19:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Iran's president said Sunday a potential ceasefire between its allies and Israel “could affect the intensity” of Tehran's response to Israel's recent strikes on Iranian military sites. “If they (the Israelis) reconsider their behaviour, accept a ceasefire, and stop massacring the oppressed and innocent people of the ...

Mikati Denies Media Claims of a Unilateral Ceasefire

This is Beirut, 01/11 13:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati denied statements reported by Reuters, which cited a Lebanese political source and a diplomat claiming that US envoy Amos Hochstein had requested Lebanon to declare a unilateral ceasefire with Israel. On Friday morning, Mikati stated that “the Israeli statements and diplomatic indications received by ...

Mikati to UNIFIL Commander: Israel Rejects All Ceasefire Efforts

This is Beirut, 01/11 11:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Prime Minister Najib Mikati met with General Aroldo Lázaro Sáenz, the Commander-in-Chief of The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), on Friday to address the ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanon and the challenges faced by the international forces in the region. During the meeting, Mikati highlighted the recent escalation of Israeli ...

Hamas Rejects Short-term Gaza Ceasefire Proposal

This is Beirut, 31/10 12:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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Biden Advisors to Visit Israel Thursday to Seal Ceasefire Deal

This is Beirut, 30/10 11:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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US President Joe Biden’s advisors, Amos Hochstein and Brett McGurk, will visit Israel on Thursday to attempt to negotiate a ceasefire that would enable displaced civilians on both sides of the border to return home, according to US media Axios. If successful, this would significantly de-escalate the regional war in the Middle East for the first ...