A Lebanese official told CNN there would be “no negotiations under fire” in response to Israel’s plan to offer to start “direct negotiations” with an aim to ending hostilities.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said earlier Thursday that he had ordered his cabinet to begin negotiations with Lebanon “as soon as possible”. However an Israeli source told CNN there is “no ceasefire” and the “talks will be held under fire.”
Context
The comments from the Lebanese official indicate a hardline stance regarding negotiations amidst ongoing conflict, reinforcing that negotiations will not take place under hostile conditions. This adds complexity to the situation, suggesting that ongoing tensions may hinder potential diplomatic solutions, which could impact regional asset volatility, particularly in commodities like oil and gold, as well as currencies sensitive to geopolitical stability.
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