Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Lebanon is working to solidify a ceasefire with Israel before the next round of negotiations [1, 2, 3].
This effort is critical to stabilizing the volatile situation in southern Lebanon, which would allow displaced residents to return to their homes and facilitate the start of reconstruction efforts [1, 4].
Salam said that Lebanon intends to propose a cessation of hostilities, the release of prisoners, and a scheduled timeline for military withdrawal [1, 2]. He also expressed support for a truce proposed by Donald Trump, saying, "We welcome Trump's truce and congratulate the Lebanese on the ceasefire" [2].
According to reports, the ceasefire period between Lebanon and Israel is set for 10 days [5]. These diplomatic maneuvers are intended to pave the way for formal talks scheduled for this Thursday [1, 6].
General Joseph Aoun said that Lebanon remains committed to the ceasefire and the end of all military operations to launch negotiations that resolve the instability in the south [6].
However, reports on the conditions of the truce vary. Some sources indicate that Lebanon will propose the ceasefire without conditions [1], while other reports suggest Hezbollah may link its adherence to the agreement based on Israel's behavior [2].
“"We welcome Trump's truce and congratulate the Lebanese on the ceasefire"”
The push for a 10-day ceasefire serves as a cooling-off period to test the viability of a long-term agreement. By focusing on tangible deliverables like prisoner exchanges and withdrawal schedules, the Lebanese government is attempting to create a framework that satisfies both internal security demands and international diplomatic pressure before the high-stakes negotiations on Thursday.
