
Hezbollah is ready to accept a complete and immediate ceasefire with Israel, according to a message that the speaker of the Lebanese Parliament, Nabih Berri, has conveyed to the administration of US President Donald Trump.
The news was announced by Ali Hamdan, Berri's top adviser, who told Axios that Lebanon is ready to guarantee the implementation of a comprehensive ceasefire agreement.
According to Hamdan, on Sunday he contacted the US ambassador in Beirut, Michel Issa, communicating that Hezbollah is ready to fully engage in a general ceasefire.
"Why a partial ceasefire? Let's have a full ceasefire," is said to have been Barry's response to the American proposal.
The Trump administration had proposed a limited deal, under which Hezbollah would stop attacks on northern Israel, while Israel would commit to not striking Beirut. However, the Lebanese side has demanded a broader agreement that would include a cessation of fighting on land, in the air and at sea, as well as a halt to the destruction of homes in southern Lebanon.
Sources cited by Axios say that US officials doubt that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would accept such a ceasefire under the current conditions.
The development comes at a time when tensions in Lebanon are rising and risk undermining diplomatic efforts for a broader agreement between the United States and Iran.
On Monday, Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that Israel could strike Hezbollah targets in the Dahieh area of Beirut, arguing that the Shiite group has repeatedly violated the existing ceasefire.
On the other hand, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Israeli actions in Lebanon constitute a violation of the ceasefire between the US and Iran, warning that Washington and Tel Aviv will be held responsible for the consequences of any further escalation.
According to Iranian media, Tehran has temporarily suspended communications with American mediators until Israeli attacks on Lebanon stop.