Prime Minister Nawaf Salam says Lebanon wants to “solidify” the ceasefire ahead of the next round of negotiations with Israel.
– “If Israeli attacks continue, the first item on the agenda will be solidifying the ceasefire,” Salam said in an interview with Al Jazeera.
– “We will raise the issue of halting the attacks, releasing prisoners, and setting a timetable for withdrawal in the negotiations, allowing for the return of displaced persons and reconstruction.”
– Salam said the government sees negotiations as the opportunity to end the “state of conflict between Lebanon and Israel”.
– Lebanon is “seeking American guarantees that will contribute to restoring Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity”, he said, adding the government will be the “sole negotiating party on its behalf”.
– Salam said the government remains “committed to restricting weapons to the state alone” – a comment that reflects Hezbollah’s military power.
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