Published: 2024-06-18 12:59
Last Updated: 2024-07-14 10:33
US envoy to Lebanon, Amos Hochstein, announced that US President Joe Biden's proposed ceasefire deal includes both Beirut and Tel Aviv.
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Hochstein highlighted that a ceasefire in Gaza would not only halt the immediate hostilities but also help to alleviate border tensions with Lebanon. He stressed the importance of achieving peace in Gaza to prevent broader regional instability.
In related developments, Benny Gantz, who recently resigned from the Israeli Occupation's war council, warned that time is running out to reach an agreement on the northern border.
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During his meeting with Hochstein, Gantz expressed his support for any effective actions concerning the northern front, even if they originate from outside the current government framework.