Israeli cabinet to discuss Lebanon ceasefire
The Israeli cabinet is scheduled to meet tonight to discuss a potential ceasefire with Lebanon. This follows contradictory reports from Iranian and Israeli sources about the status of an agreement. Hezbollah, through Sheikh Naim Qassem, has laid out its conditions for any deal, demanding an immediate Israeli retreat, the return of all prisoners, and full international funding for the reconstruction of southern Lebanon. The group has stated it will only discuss the future of its weapons internally with the Lebanese state after these conditions are met.
The cabinet meeting is now confirmed to be taking place tonight.
A senior Israeli official has denied the Iranian-sourced report of a ceasefire starting tonight, stating no decision has been made.
An Israeli source has directly contradicted earlier reports, stating that no decision has been made on a ceasefire.
A Lebanese official has told Al Arabi TV there are positive indications regarding Lebanon's ceasefire request, but noted they have not yet been officially informed.
The cabinet meeting is scheduled for 8:00 PM tonight. The message also provides a detailed summary of Hezbollah's public demands for any ceasefire, as articulated by Sheikh Naim Qassem.
