US, Israel push Lebanon to repeal law banning talks with Tel Aviv
Israel and the US are pressuring Lebanon to repeal a 1955 law that criminalizes contacts or negotiations with Tel Aviv, according to Israeli public broadcaster KAN. The move aims to enable direct talks, though Lebanese sources say repealing the law is not a priority. The push comes as a three-week ceasefire extension was announced.
Israel and the United States are pushing Lebanon to abolish a longstanding law that criminalizes any contact, negotiation, or commercial dealings with Tel Aviv, Israeli public broadcaster KAN reported on Thursday. The move is intended to clear the way for direct negotiations between the two sides despite existing legal barriers. According to the report, the pressure comes amid renewed interest from Beirut in resuming talks, though Lebanese sources indicated that repealing the 1955 boycott law is not a priority at this stage despite external demands. There was no immediate official comment from Lebanese authorities. KAN added that Washington is coordinating with Israel to pressure Beirut to amend its legal framework.
Ceasefire extension and continued violations
Later Thursday, US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to extend a ceasefire by three weeks following a second round of high-level negotiations at the White House, where he hosted ambassadors from both nations. The move follows a 10-day ceasefire announced on April 16, which has been violated daily by Israeli forces. Since March 2, the Israeli army has killed more than 2,475 people, injured nearly 7,700, and displaced over 1.6 million in attacks across Lebanon.
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