G7 countries affirm support for ceasefire talks between Israel, Hezbollah

The G7 countries have voiced support for ongoing efforts to broker a ceasefire between Israel and the Shiite militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon.

The statement was issued in a draft declaration following the G7 foreign ministers' meeting in Italy, Caliber.Az reports citing Russian media.

“We support the ongoing negotiations for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah,” the draft reads. “Now is the time to achieve a diplomatic resolution, and we welcome the efforts being made in this regard.”

In related developments, Dmitry Gendelman, an adviser to the Israeli Prime Minister's Office, confirmed that PM Benjamin Netanyahu had called a meeting of the country's political-military cabinet on November 26, following reports of progress in the ceasefire discussions.

Additionally, White House National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby stated on November 25 that Israel and Lebanon are nearing an agreement on a ceasefire, which would include provisions involving Hezbollah.

The proposed ceasefire, which is being brokered by the United States, would establish a 60-day transition period. During this time, the Israeli military would pull back from southern Lebanon, and the Lebanese army would be deployed in the border regions. Under the terms of the agreement, Hezbollah would be required to relocate its forces and heavy weaponry to the area north of the Litani River, approximately 30 kilometres from the Israeli border.

By Vafa Guliyeva