Israel Conditions the Dismissal of Hezbollah Ministers from the Lebanese Government

Translation by SadaNews - A source in the Israeli cabinet told Reshet Kan channel on Thursday evening that Lebanon must dismiss Hezbollah ministers from the government as a step to build trust in the negotiations.

According to the channel, the estimates at this stage regarding the likelihood of reaching an agreement with Lebanon are not high, but the chances may rise as elections approach, according to SadaNews translation.

The channel mentioned that after the major attack yesterday, the United States has urged Israel to minimize attacks in Lebanon to the lowest possible level.

Israel has decided to open direct negotiations with the Lebanese to calm the situation, the channel reported.

An Israeli security official clarified that attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon will continue, and negotiations will occur under fire, and only after reaching agreements with the Lebanese side regarding ways to disarm Hezbollah and ensure the security of the northern residents.