Reports of such a request emerge as Israeli jets continues to bombard Beirut’s southern suburb of DahiyehMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe US asked Lebanon to declare a unilateral ceasefire to revive stalled talks to end hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, according to a report later denied by the Lebanese prime ministerTwo unnamed sources, a Lebanese political source and a senior diplomat, made the claim to Reuters, saying the US envoy, Amos Hochstein, had communicated the proposal to Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister, Najib Mikati, this week. Continue reading…
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Author : Peter Beaumont
Publish date : 2024-11-01 17:49:56
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Lebanon’s PM denies US asked him to declare unilateral ceasefire with Israel
