"Hezbollah Signals Potential for Border Talks Amid Escalating Israel-Lebanon Tensions"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah hinted at the possibility of Lebanon entering negotiations with Israel regarding border demarcation, contingent on a cease-fire in Gaza. This comes amidst heightened regional tensions following a suspected Israeli assassination in Beirut and a U.S. airstrike in Baghdad. Despite the aggressive rhetoric and ongoing hostilities, including support for Hamas and exchanges of fire with Israel, Nasrallah's speech suggested a potential shift towards negotiation, as indicated by analysts. The U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein, who previously mediated maritime border talks between Israel and Lebanon, has been involved in discussions to revive border talks. Nasrallah's stance also reflects a consideration of Lebanon's dire economic situation and the broader implications for U.S. interests in the region.