Lebanese state not seeking confrontation with Hezbollah but won't be intimidated
Lebanon's Prime Minister
Nawaf Salam said on Tuesday his government was not seeking
confrontation with Iran-backed Hezbollah, but would not allow
itself to be intimidated as it prepares direct talks with Israel
to end the conflict.
Salam and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Paris to
see how to strengthen Lebanon's hand in possible direct future
negotiations with Israel, as Beirut turns to a trusted European
ally.
The U.S. will host ambassador-level talks with Israel and
Lebanon on Thursday, although it remains unclear whether the
objective is to extend a fragile 10-day ceasefire between Israel
and Hezbollah or pave the way for deeper negotiations.
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