Lebanon-Israel/Talks/Push
Lebanon-Israel/Talks/Push
Dateline : April 12/11/9, 2026/File
Location : Lebanon
Duration : 1'24
Beirut, Lebanon - April 11, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Destroyed buildings after Israeli strikes
2. Various of rescuers clearing debris
3. Various of destroyed vehicles
Beirut, Lebanon - April 9, 2026 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
4. Various of destroyed buildings, debris after Israeli strikes
Beirut, Lebanon - April 12, 2026 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
5. Various of sprawling tents on streets, displaced Lebanese residents
6. Ambulance in front of building
7. Various of displaced Lebanese residents
FILE: Beirut, Lebanon - 2026 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
8. National flag of Lebanon
Lebanon and Israel should seize the opportunity for direct talks during the ongoing U.S.-Iran ceasefire, foreign ministers from more than a dozen countries, including France, Spain, Australia and the United Kingdom, said in a joint statement issued Tuesday.
The ministers welcomed an initiative by Lebanese President Michel Aoun to open direct negotiations with Israel, as well as Israel's willingness to engage in U.S.-facilitated talks, according to the statement.
"Direct negotiations can pave the way for lasting security for Lebanon, Israel and the wider region. We stand ready to support these efforts," the statement said, urging all parties to urgently de-escalate and take advantage of the ceasefire window.
The statement condemned the attacks of Hezbollah against Israel which must cease immediately, as well as the massive Israeli strikes on Lebanon conducted on April 8.
Civilians and civilian infrastructure must be protected in accordance with international humanitarian law, said the statement.
Israel continued attacks on Lebanon after a ceasefire was announced between the U.S. and Iran, as Israel said the two-week truce does not extend to Lebanon.
The country even expanded its ground offensive in Lebanon on Monday, a day before Israeli and Lebanese officials are due to begin direct talks in Washington.
The Israeli attacks on Lebanon since March 2 have killed 2,124 and wounded 6,921, according to a statement by Lebanon's Public Health Emergency Operation Center on Tuesday.
The center noted that 35 were killed and 159 others wounded across Lebanon during the day.
ID : 8474815
Published : 2026-04-15 09:53
Last Modified : 2026-04-15 16:41:16
Source : China Central Television (CCTV),China Global Television Network (CGTN)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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