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Israel informs Trump of intention to speed up Lebanon ceasefire deal: Reports

Israel informs Trump of intention to speed up Lebanon ceasefire deal: Reports

Jerusalem, Nov 14 (UNI) Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer informed President-elect Donald Trump during his visit to Washington that Israel intends to accelerate the achievement of a ceasefire deal in Lebanon, the Washington Post reported, citing current and former Israeli officials.
During his visit to the US on Sunday, Dermer reportedly stopped at Trump's residence in Mar-a-Lago, after which he proceeded to the White House and briefed officials from the administration of outgoing US President Joe Biden on the progress of negotiations regarding Lebanon.
"There is an understanding that Israel would gift something to Trump … that in January there will be an understanding about Lebanon," one of the Israeli officials told the newspaper.

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