US envoy Amos Hochstein says Israel-Hezbollah truce ‘within our grasp’
Al Jazeera
Top Biden administration official holds talks in Beirut hours after Israel strikes the centre of Lebanese capital.
United States envoy Amos Hochstein has said there is a “real opportunity” to bring the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel to an end as he visited Lebanon to discuss a ceasefire agreement.
Hochstein made the remarks in Beirut on Tuesday after what he described as “very constructive talks” with Nabih Berri, the speaker of Lebanon’s parliament, who has been endorsed by Hezbollah to negotiate a deal.
“This is a moment of decision-making. I am here in Beirut to facilitate that decision but it’s ultimately the decision of the parties to reach a conclusion to this conflict. It is now within our grasp,” he said.
The administration of US President Joe Biden is making a last-ditch attempt for a truce as fighting between Hezbollah and the Israeli military has escalated.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday pledged to continue to “systematically operate” against Hezbollah even if a ceasefire deal is reached.
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