A man overlooks the destruction in the southern suburbs of Beirut following Israeli airstrikes. (Credit: Mohammed Yassin/L'Orient Today)
Speaking to nearly 100 foreign ambassadors in Jerusalem, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar emphasized that Israel “would like to reach an agreement that will stand the test of time” in Lebanon but stressed the need to retain the “freedom to act if there will be violations.” His remarks come as cease-fire negotiations between Hezbollah and Israel continue in Beirut, mediated by U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein.
“We will have to act in time, before the problem will grow,” Sa’ar added, signaling Israel’s readiness to strike Hezbollah if it observes attempts to rearm or deploy forces south of the Litani River, regardless of a cease-fire agreement. Hochstein, after meeting with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, announced progress in talks and plans to travel to Israel later Wednesday to push for a resolution.
Speaking to nearly 100 foreign ambassadors in Jerusalem, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar emphasized that Israel “would like to reach an agreement that will stand the test of time” in Lebanon but stressed the need to retain the “freedom to act if there will be violations.” His remarks come as cease-fire negotiations between Hezbollah and Israel continue in Beirut, mediated by U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein.
“We will have to act in time, before the problem will grow,” Sa’ar added, signaling Israel’s readiness to strike Hezbollah if it observes attempts to rearm or deploy forces south of the Litani River, regardless of a cease-fire agreement. Hochstein, after meeting with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, announced progress in talks and plans to travel to Israel later Wednesday to push for a resolution.
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