[56932] Preparations for negotiations with Lebanon and developments in the issue of humanitarian aid to Gaza
[56932] Preparations for negotiations with Lebanon and developments in the issue of humanitarian aid to Gaza
Ahead of a round of talks in Washington, senior Lebanese officials are demanding an immediate ceasefire. At the same time, PM Netanyahu reversed his decision to limit aid trucks to Gaza due to American pressure.
Diplomatic contacts with Lebanon and the issue of aid to Gaza
On May 12, 2026, senior Lebanese officials are demanding an immediate ceasefire as a prerequisite for negotiations with Israel. According to a report by Kan 11 | Arab-Palestinian Desk, which is close in its position to a critical line toward Israel, sources in Lebanon emphasized in talks with the American ambassador that they see the negotiations as an "opportunity to end the war".
Ahead of the negotiation meetings in Washington scheduled for the coming Thursday and Friday, an additional report on Kan 11 notes that the Lebanese leadership – President Joseph Aoun, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, and PM Nawaf Salam – asked the American ambassador to exert pressure on Israel to stop the fire and halt the escalation. According to the sources, the Lebanese delegation's demands include the "establishment of a full ceasefire followed by the withdrawal of IDF forces, the release of Lebanese prisoners held in Israel, and the completion of the deployment of the Lebanese Army".
In the internal Israeli arena, Zirat News reported on a change in humanitarian aid policy. According to the report, which relies on 'Israel Hayom', Prime Minister Netanyahu reversed his instruction to reduce the volume of aid trucks entering Gaza, a decision that was made just days after his original instruction. The assessment at the political level is that "American pressure is behind the decision".