Wednesday, October 30, 2024

"Lebanon’s PM says he hopes for a Hezbollah ceasefire with Israel in ‘hours or days’"

From The Times of Israel, October 30:

Leaked draft shows Lebanon deal would include global oversight, Israeli freedom to act * Top US officials heading to Israel and the region 

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati says he is striving for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war within days.

“We are doing our best… to have a ceasefire within the coming hours or days,” Mikati says during a televised interview with Lebanese broadcaster Al-Jadeed, adding that he is “cautiously optimistic.”

However (also ToI): 

White House: Leaked Lebanon proposal ‘doesn’t reflect current state of negotiations’