Lebanon to start indirect talks with Israel during Ramadan

Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati announced on Tuesday that indirect negotiations aimed at ceasing hostilities along the Lebanese-Israeli border are set to commence in the upcoming Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which begins next week.

In an interview with local broadcaster Al Jadeed, Mikati said that Lebanese officials are currently examining a proposal verbally put forth by US envoy Amos Hochstein.

Hochstein's visit to Beirut on Monday aimed to promote a diplomatic approach to resolving the conflicts involving the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah and Israel.