Lebanon's Al-Akhbar newspaper, close to Hezbollah, reports that talks in Switzerland endorsed a Qatari initiative for Doha to manage indirect negotiations between Israel and Hezbollah while keeping the official Lebanese side involved, aiming for a stable long-term ceasefire. The report is unverified by official sources.
Lebanon's Al-Akhbar newspaper reported Tuesday morning that talks in Switzerland have approved a new Qatari initiative to establish Doha as the venue for indirect negotiations between Israel and Hezbollah, while preserving the official Lebanese state role in the process. The goal, according to the report, is a stable and long-term ceasefire.
The report adds to a series of diplomatic developments. As The Zioneer reported on June 22, US Vice President Vance said the US and Iran had established a mechanism to bring Israel and Hezbollah to talks. Earlier, on June 21, US, Iranian, and Qatari envoys began Lebanon ceasefire discussions in Switzerland. A Gulf diplomat claimed a ceasefire was confirmed on June 19, but the claim was not corroborated by Israeli or US officials.
The Al-Akhbar report is unverified by official Israeli, US, or Lebanese sources. Hezbollah's position on the reported Qatari initiative remains unclear.
2 developments
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- DevelopingUS Official: Hezbollah Offered Ceasefire for Halt to Beirut Strikes
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