Key facts
- Lebanon will not participate in upcoming talks with Israel unless its conditions are met.
- Lebanon's conditions include a full ceasefire and an end to Israeli military actions.
- Israel continues artillery shelling and bombing attacks in southern Lebanon.
- A previously agreed ceasefire extension has been made.
- Lebanon's participation is contingent on Israel ceasing military operations.
Lebanon has declared it will not participate in forthcoming discussions with Israel unless specific conditions are met. These demands include a comprehensive ceasefire and the cessation of all Israeli military operations. The decision arises as Israel persists with its artillery shelling and bombing campaigns in southern Lebanon. This continued military activity occurs despite a prior agreement to extend a ceasefire. Lebanon's participation in any future talks is contingent upon Israel adhering to these demands and halting its offensive actions in the region.