"The decision to enter into direct negotiations with Israel especially angered Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed political and military group. Hezbollah does want an end to the war, but prefers indirect negotiations to achieve that goal, as well as the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanese land."
"Analysts told Al Jazeera that internal tensions in Lebanon mean there is little likelihood of Aoun meeting Netanyahu in Washington, as such a meeting would not have widespread, cross-communal support in Lebanon."
"The push for an Aoun-Netanyahu summit is being driven by the calendar and by Washington's appetite for a visible deliverable, as the April 26 ceasefire expires on May 17."
President Joseph Aoun is under increasing pressure to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a planned U.S. visit. This potential meeting comes amid ongoing battles in southern Lebanon and internal divisions among the Lebanese populace. The decision to engage in direct negotiations with Israel has particularly angered Hezbollah, which prefers indirect talks. Analysts suggest that widespread support for such a meeting is unlikely due to internal tensions. The U.S. is pushing for this summit as part of its broader diplomatic strategy in the region.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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