Lebanon will only participate in planned talks with Israel next week if a ceasefire is firmly in place beforehand, according to a senior official speaking to the BBC. The condition highlights ongoing uncertainty over the scope and credibility of a wider US-Iran ceasefire arrangement, amid conflicting interpretations from key mediators and regional actors. Pakistan has said the ceasefire extends to Lebanon, where Hezbollah holds significant influence, while both the United States and Israel have rejected that interpretation, deepening confusion over the agreement’s reach.
Tensions remain high as Israel continues to conduct air operations in parts of Lebanon, with Beirut still recovering from recent strikes. The lack of clarity has cast doubt over whether the proposed diplomatic engagement will proceed as scheduled. Analysts warn that the situation underscores how fragile the current arrangements are, with ceasefire understandings appearing inconsistent across different parties and theatres of conflict.
via BBC
