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He reflected on the failed May 31 three-phase deal that never came to fruition, explaining that a new approach was necessary.

This comes following reports that senior members of Hamas's leadership outside of Gaza have been in Turkey in recent days.

"This is not just another routine agreement," emphasized Prof. Baram. "This time, Israel is demanding more aggressive conditions."

Hezbollah, a heavily armed movement backed by Iran, endorsed its long-time ally Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri to negotiate over a ceasefire.

The airstrike was unusual as it occurred in a part of Beirut close to several Lebanese government buildings not affiliated with Hezbollah.

US special envoy Amos Hochstein is due to arrive in Lebanon on Tuesday to discuss the proposal, according to the LBCI site.

According to sources familiar with the details, Hezbollah has shown flexibility in several key issues in recent weeks.

The key point concerns the establishment of a committee to oversee the implementation of UN Resolution 1701. Berri added that the wording in the agreement is not acceptable to Lebanon.

The draft was submitted following weeks of talks that included officials from France, the United States, and Israel.

Abdelatty met with a number of key officials in the country and reiterated his support for Lebanon and a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.