Israeli Security Cabinet member Gila Gamliel stated on Thursday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will speak with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, according to a report by Reuters citing Army Radio.
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Conflicting Statements
In contrast, a Lebanese official stated that the Lebanese government has no information regarding a prospective call with the Israeli leadership.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that talks would be held between Israel and Lebanon in a step aimed at de-escalating tensions. Trump added that the Israeli and Lebanese leaders would engage in direct talks, noting, "It’s been a long time since the two leaders spoke, about 34 years, and it’s going to happen tomorrow."
Official Silence in Beirut
The Al-Mamlaka correspondent reported that Lebanese authorities have not yet been officially notified of any new date for negotiations with Israel, despite the reports circulated by Reuters and Army Radio regarding a potential call between Netanyahu and Aoun on Thursday.
Sources on the Lebanese side confirmed that no official notification of a scheduled meeting has been received so far. The correspondent added that while a previous preparatory meeting resulted in a preliminary agreement to hold further rounds of negotiations, no specific date has been set. It is likely that expanded talks will be held in Cyprus, following an initial round that served as a preliminary discussion focused on establishing a general framework and agenda for future negotiations.
Source: Reuters
