Work underway to clear up sticking points before Washington talks, report says
The U.S. supports the Lebanese demands in direct talks with Israel in Washington, a senior political source said.
The source told Nidaa al-Watan newspaper, in remarks published Thursday, that the U.S. pressured Israel to retract a previously proposed draft declaration of intent, in favor of the Lebanese demands -- a comprehensive ceasefire before moving to the next pilot zone phase.
According to the source, Lebanon wants to ensure the new ceasefire differs from the November 2024 agreement, which failed to stop Israeli attacks despite Hezbollah's compliance.
"Work is underway to finalize an implementation framework to clear up remaining ambiguities and sticking points, paving the way for a comprehensive ceasefire before negotiations resume on June 22," the daily said.
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