US asked Lebanon to declare unilateral ceasefire with Israel, sources say

The U.S. is pushing for Lebanon to declare a unilateral ceasefire with Israel to revive stalled peace talks. Despite U.S. efforts communicated via envoy Amos Hochstein, Lebanese officials, including caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, have denied agreeing to the proposal, emphasizing a mutual ceasefire and adherence to U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701. Hezbollah's approval is crucial for any ceasefire initiative.