Lebanon Urges US to Press Israel on Agreement Implementation
Translated & summarized from Makan by baba
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Lebanon urges US to pressure Israel to implement an agreement.
- Israeli withdrawal under the agreement has reportedly stalled.
- The fate of 34 Lebanese prisoners in Israel remains unresolved.
- The US is considered the primary sponsor of the agreement.
- Lebanon insists the framework agreement remains binding.
A Lebanese ministerial source stated that the framework agreement between Lebanon, the United States, and Israel remains in effect, but noted that the Israeli withdrawal has stalled. The issue of Lebanese prisoners held in Israeli jails has also not yet been resolved. According to the source, who spoke to Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper, a list of 34 Lebanese prisoners was provided to the Israeli side during negotiations, but this matter remains undecided. The source emphasized that the United States, as the primary sponsor of the agreement, must fulfill its role by pressuring Israel to ensure the implementation of the agreed-upon terms. The source indicated that the agreement is still binding, implying that both sides are expected to adhere to its provisions, with the US playing a crucial role in facilitating compliance.
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