Breaking news: Middle East peace talks reach unexpected turning point
Fresh diplomatic moves signal possible end to months-long conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Recent talks in Beirut and Washington bring new hope for stability in the region
In a fast-moving development‚ Israelʼs stance towards peace with Hezbollah shows positive signs‚ though some roadblocks remain. David Mencer‚ the governmentʼs voice says theres progress but points to un-resolved matters
Recent days saw both peace talks and combat intensify: a massive air-strike hit central Beirut while Hezbollah fired back with 250-plus rockets (which shows their fire-power remains strong)
Michael Herzog‚ Israelʼs man in Washington hints at quick progress: “A deal might come in days; we need to tie-up loose ends“. However Itamar Ben-Gvir the far-right minister pushes against it saying “absolute victory“ is the only way
The two-month old full-scale fight started after:
- Hezbollah backed Hamas last fall
- Israel hit back with air-strikes
- More than 1M Lebanese left homes
- Thousands of Israeliʼs moved from north
The peace plan looks at the old UN deal from 06 that needs:
* Hezbollah to move 30km from border
* Lebanese army to watch the area
* Both sides to stop attacks
Sheikh Naim Qassem says they looked at the US peace plan; now its up to Israel. The deal might bring back displaced people on both sides - a key goal for peace-makers in the region
