US and France to Press Netanyahu After Dermer Rejects Lebanon Truce Proposals

Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, a close associate of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, conveyed to U.S. mediator Amos Hochstein in New York that Israel will persist in its military actions in Lebanon and rejects the current ceasefire proposals, according to an Arab diplomat.

Despite Israel’s stance, there is ongoing diplomacy involving the U.S., Qatar, France, and Turkey. These nations are engaged in discussions, and mediators remain hopeful about finding a resolution, the diplomat revealed to LBCI television.

The diplomatic efforts include planned talks between the French and Americans with Netanyahu, while Qatari and Turkish officials are set to meet with Iranian representatives, the diplomat further stated.