As a Lebanese delegation prepares to meet Israeli negotiators in the United States, Lebanon has been informed of Qatari and Iranian involvement in the ceasefire talks, according to a report. The talks, set to resume Monday in Washington under U.S. auspices, are expected to address the dismantling of Hezbollah's weapons.
As a Lebanese delegation prepares to depart for talks with Israeli negotiators in the United States — a round of diplomacy set to resume in Washington on Monday — a report from Lebanese media indicates that Beirut has been informed of Qatari and Iranian involvement in the ceasefire framework. The talks are being conducted under U.S. sponsorship and within the context of negotiations reported in Switzerland, according to the account.
The report, circulated on Monday evening by reports via a WhatsApp group, cites Lebanese sources who describe a complex diplomatic dynamic: Doha and Tehran are said to be involved in shaping the terms of the war's cessation. Tomorrow, Lebanon is expected to present progress on the disarmament of Hezbollah. The report expresses doubt about how progress can be made if Iran is a party to the process, and notes that Arab sources in Lebanese media claim Qatar is leading the negotiations.
As The Zioneer has reported, President Isaac Herzog confirmed earlier Monday that Israel-Lebanon talks would resume in Washington, insisting that Hezbollah disarmament must be an inseparable part of any solution. The new element in this bulletin is the reported Qatari-Iranian involvement, which the Lebanese president reportedly views with concern, given earlier expectations of firm U.S. backing. The details of the mediation remain unverified by official U.S., Israeli, or Lebanese channels.
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