[52509] Lebanon and Israel: Postponement of meetings and tension regarding the possibility of a meeting between Netanyahu and Aoun

[52509] Lebanon and Israel: Postponement of meetings and tension regarding the possibility of a meeting between Netanyahu and Aoun

Diplomatic tension: Between stalled negotiations and Hezbollah threats

According to reports on Kan 11 | Arab-Palestinian Desk – a channel known for its criticism of the current government's policy – negotiations between Israel and Lebanon are experiencing significant delays. According to the Lebanese newspaper "Nidaa Al-Watan," the third meeting between the parties has been postponed to next week. The primary reason for the postponement is the busy schedule of US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, who is engaged in meetings with the Pope and the leadership of Italy, as part of the central role he was given by President Trump to manage the mediation between the countries.

In parallel, the issue of a possible meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has arisen. According to another report on 'Kan 11', a decision on the matter has not yet been reached at the Presidential Palace in Beirut. In Lebanon, it is explained that President Aoun wishes to avoid a "meaningless meeting" and is aiming for a framework that will lead to an agreement that "will restore rights to Lebanon and establish long-term peace."

On the other hand, the domestic opposition in Lebanon is heard in firm tones. Hezbollah Member of Parliament, Ihab Hamadeh, declared in an interview with the Russian news agency Sputnik, as reported on Kan 11 and Political Arena, that "any meeting between Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would be a farewell to the Lebanon we know." Hamadeh clarified that his organization would treat such a move as a "confrontation" against Israel, similar to the clashes currently existing.