
Exclusive Lebanon has traditionally been reluctant to make peace with Israel... However, after Hezbollah was significantly weakened, we’ve seen an important shift: @robertdanin speaks to @madhavgk
Robert Danin
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Exclusive Lebanon has traditionally been reluctant to make peace with Israel... However, after Hezbollah was significantly weakened, we’ve seen an important shift: @robertdanin speaks to @madhavgk

EXCLUSIVE This conflict has highlighted that we live in an interdependent and interconnected world, where events in one part of the globe directly affect others—even if they are not combatants or direct participants, as is the case with India: @robertdanin speaks to @madhavgk

Trump's Hormuz 'Declaration'... 'Will Open Strait Permanently' If it were to be the case that the Strait would be open permanently and China were a participant or facilitator in this, that would all be good. It would help ensure trade and global stability: @robertdanin speaks to @madhavgk

🚨🚨 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: In light of Lebanon’s repeated requests to open direct negotiations with Israel, I instructed yesterday to begin direct negotiations with Lebanon as soon as possible. The negotiations will focus on disarming Hezbollah and establishing peaceful relations between Israel and Lebanon. Israel appreciates the Lebanese prime minister’s call today to demilitarize Beirut


NYT: Russia, China, and France are shutting down an Arab-led effort at the UN Security Council to greenlight military action against Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Diplomats say all three are rejecting any resolution that includes authorization for force.




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Interesting. Another sign of contacts, and the possibility of something more.



Israeli top security officials have recommended releasing Marwan Barghouti from prison because he's the Palestinian best-placed to negotiate a two-state solution. Instead, eight Israeli prison guards reportedly beat him unconscious.