Lebanese Parliament Speaker Offers Full Ceasefire with Israel
Nabih Berri told U.S. officials that Hezbollah is prepared for an immediate, comprehensive ceasefire covering land, air and sea operations. The proposal came after the Trump administration suggested a narrower truce limited to northern Israel and Beirut.
AxiosLebanese parliament speaker Nabih Berri conveyed to the Trump administration on Sunday that Hezbollah is prepared for a full and immediate ceasefire with Israel and pledged to guarantee its implementation. The message was delivered through U.S. ambassador to Beirut Michel Issa. Berri also maintains a direct channel to Hezbollah leader Naeem Qassem.
Berri rejected the partial ceasefire floated by the Trump administration over the weekend. That plan would have required Hezbollah to halt strikes on northern Israel in exchange for an Israeli commitment not to strike Beirut, with the truce later expanding to other areas.
Instead, Berri proposed a comprehensive ceasefire on the ground, air and sea under which Israel would also stop demolishing houses in southern Lebanon. >"We are sure Hezbollah will commit to a total ceasefire. On Monday, Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a joint statement threatening to bomb Hezbollah targets in Beirut's Dahieh District following repeated ceasefire violations by the Shia militia.
The Israel Defense Forces issued a statement in Arabic urging residents of the Dahieh District to relocate for their safety. " — Israel Defense Forces statement U.S. and Israeli officials have questioned whether Berri can actually guarantee Hezbollah's compliance.
The State Department did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Iran and its Axis of Resistance have stated they are prepared to retaliate in the Strait of Hormuz and activate other fronts including the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in the Red Sea if fighting escalates.
The current escalation in Lebanon risks derailing efforts to reach a deal ending the war involving Iran. A full ceasefire would leave the Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon in place for now while potentially separating the Lebanese front from the conflict with Iran.
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