The Iranian delegation, conducting negotiations with the US in…
The Iranian delegation, conducting negotiations with the US in Switzerland, warned that a cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, as well as the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanese territory, are necessary conditions for continuing efforts to resolve the Washington-Tehran conflict.
Consensus
- President Joseph Aoun of Lebanon has called for the complete withdrawal of Israeli military forces from southern Lebanon.
- The Lebanese government is pursuing negotiations with Israel, facilitated by the United States.
- U.S. officials have expressed support for Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- A meeting between President Aoun and U.S. President Donald Trump took place in Washington, D.C., with a live stream available on the White House YouTube channel.
- The sixth round of negotiations between Lebanon and Israel was scheduled to take place during the week following June 23.
Points of divergence
- Lebanon and Israel signed an agreement on June 26 in Washington, under U.S. mediation, establishing pilot zones in southern Lebanon where Israeli troops would be withdrawn after the disarmament of Hezbollah. — kommersant
- The Lebanese president stated that no compromise is acceptable except for the complete end of Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon and emphasized opposition to any foreign military presence, not only Israel's. — interfax
Coverage (3 sources)
- President of Lebanon Calls on Israel to End Hostilities Forever — Коммерсантъ
- Israeli Defense Minister Rules Out Withdrawal of Troops from Lebanon Even at US Request — Интерфакс
- Lebanon President insists on full withdrawal of Israeli military from the country — Интерфакс
Key entities
- Lebanon
- Israel
- USA
- Moscow
- INTERFAX.RU
- Donald Trump
- Ministry of Defense
- Washington
- Israel Katz
- Syria
- White House
- Defense Army
- Ynet
- Joseph Aun
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