As reported by international agencies, Netanyahu stated that Lebanon has initiated direct talks multiple times over the past month. He emphasized that Israel agrees to negotiations but with two key demands. "I have given my approval, but under two conditions: we want Hezbollah disarmed and we want a real peace agreement that will last for generations," Netanyahu conveyed. Meanwhile, the Lebanese presidency's office announced that the ambassadors of Israel and Lebanon in the United States have agreed to a meeting in Washington next week, aiming to reach a ceasefire agreement. On the other hand, Lebanese officials stress that for serious progress in negotiations, it is essential to stop the violence on the ground. Lebanon's Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri told the BBC that talks can only be "meaningful" if Israel halts military attacks. "I am not using the word condition, but I believe that for these meetings to be meaningful, it is necessary to see at least some form of cessation of hostilities, even if temporary," Mitri said. He added that it is impossible to conduct serious negotiations while civilians are being killed or injured daily. "How can we hold serious talks and prepare real negotiations on all issues while dozens and hundreds of people are being killed or injured? This must stop, even temporarily, to enable constructive dialogue," he emphasized. Despite tensions on the ground, the Lebanese delegation will, as confirmed, participate in the meeting scheduled for Tuesday at the U.S. State Department.