Lebanon has not ruled out direct negotiations with Israel, sources from Al Arabiya and Al Hadath reported on Sunday, suggesting that any potential discussions would likely take place through military channels.

The sources said that “a truce is the primary objective of indirect negotiations between Lebanon and Israel,” and that such talks could include the disarmament of Hezbollah in exchange for an armistice agreement. 

Last week, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said that dialogue with Israel is necessary to resolve longstanding disputes, citing previous negotiations with Israel under U.S. and U.N. sponsorship, which resulted in the maritime border demarcation agreement.

“What prevents us from doing the same to find solutions to pending problems, especially since the war has led nowhere? Israel went to negotiate with Hamas because it no longer had any other option after trying war and destruction,” Aoun said.

He emphasized that the current regional climate favors compromise.

“The current atmosphere is one of settlements. Negotiations are inevitable, and the form they take will be determined in due course,” he said.