According to what CNN reported, McGurk, who travels frequently to the Middle East, is expected to remain in Saudi Arabia until Tuesday, where he and his regional counterparts plan to discuss a possible ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, in part, and how that could help moving forward. In the ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Palestinian faction movement in Gaza, as well as the release of hostages held in the Strip, and other issues related to regional stability.
It is worth noting that White House spokesman John Kirby explained to CNN yesterday, Monday, that the current status of the ceasefire negotiations in Lebanon depends on “a lot of discussions and work” during recent months.
Kirby continued: “We are close to an agreement, but I want to be careful and careful here in how I describe it, because you will not have an agreement that everything will be done.”
A senior American official also indicated to Axios yesterday that Israel and Lebanon had agreed on the terms of a ceasefire agreement to end the war between Israel and the “Lebanese faction movement,” while the two parties have not yet announced the agreement.
The Deputy Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament, Elias Bou Saab, expressed his optimism about the ceasefire and said colloquially, “Al-Mizan is Tabish,” while CNN quoted an informed source that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed in principle to the ceasefire.
Source: CNN
#Sources #talk #CNN #reason #visit #American #envoy #Middle #East #Saudi #Arabia
Could a ceasefire agreement, even if successful in the short term, exacerbate underlying tensions in the long run, and if so, how?
**Interviewer:** Joining us today to discuss the latest developments regarding a potential ceasefire agreement in Lebanon is Alex Reed, an expert on Middle Eastern affairs. Welcome to the show.
**Alex Reed:** Thank you for having me.
**Interviewer:** There have been many reports circulating about a potential ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah. White House officials have expressed cautious optimism, and Lebanon’s Deputy Speaker has even publicly voiced his hope for a resolution. What are your thoughts on these developments, and do you think a ceasefire is truly imminent?
**Alex Reed:**
[Alex Reed’s response regarding their analysis of ceasefire developments and their perspective on the likelihood of success]
**Interviewer:** Some might argue that a ceasefire, while seemingly positive, doesn’t necessarily address the root causes of the conflict. Could this just be a temporary measure, and what are the potential long-term implications of such an agreement?
**Alex Reed:**
[Alex Reed’s response regarding the potential long-term implications and whether a ceasefire adequately addresses the underlying issues]
**Interviewer:**
Many viewers are likely wondering if this ceasefire, if reached, will finally bring lasting peace to the region. Do you see this agreement, should it materialize, as a potential step towards lasting stability or just another pause in a long-running conflict?
**Alex Reed:**
[Alex Reed’s perspective on whether this ceasefire could lead to lasting peace or if it’s a temporary solution]
