Netanyahu had previously announced direct negotiations with Lebanon. The talks should therefore focus on disarming the Hezbollah militia and establishing peaceful relations between the two countries. Lebanese government circles said that possible negotiations should only take place under the conditions of a ceasefire.
Netanyahu rejected the request. “There is no ceasefire in Lebanon”he said in a video message that evening. He did not confirm Trump’s announced reduction in Israeli attacks. Israel will continue to fight the Lebanese Hezbollah militia vigorously and will not stop until there is security for the population in northern Israel.
The aim of the direct negotiations is “a historic, lasting peace agreement between Israel and Lebanon.”said Israel’s head of government in his video message.
Trump also told NBC that he is “very optimistic” about a possible peace deal with Iran. The current Iranian leadership behaves “much more sensibly” behind closed doors than in public. “They agree to all the things they have to agree to.” If Tehran does not enter into a deal with the USA, “it will be very painful,” threatened Trump. Iran had publicly insisted on demands such as an end to sanctions against the country. (sda/dpa)