Circles: BND Vice President meets Hezbollah official
Along the border with Lebanon, the Israeli army engages in daily battles with Hezbollah. The situation is tense and threatens to escalate. In order to prevent the expansion of the Gaza war, talks have reportedly taken place in Beirut under German participation.
In light of the current tensions in the Lebanese-Israeli border region, the Vice President of the Bundesnachrichtendienst (Federal Intelligence Service), Ole Diehl, reportedly met with a high-ranking Hezbollah functionary, according to Shia organization circles. Previously, there had been reports from local and media close to Hezbollah about a meeting with the deputy secretary-general, Naim Qassim.
The meeting is said to have taken place on Saturday. Further details were initially not known. The Bundesnachrichtendienst stated in response to inquiries that they do not take a public stance on matters that involve possible intelligence insights or activities. This also applies to alleged business trips of the leadership. They added, "No statement has been made as to whether the matter is factual or not."
Since the beginning of the Gaza war, there have been daily military confrontations between the Israeli army and the pro-Iranian Hezbollah and other groups in Lebanon. Casualties have occurred on both sides. The latest clashes have significantly intensified. Internationally, there is concern that the war could further spread and escalate in the region.
- The Middle East conflict, specifically the ongoing tension between Israel and Lebanon, has seen daily battles along the border with Hezbollah participation.
- Despite the escalating situation, peace talks have been initiated in Beirut to prevent the expansion of the Israel war, involving German participation.
- Amidst these peace talks, reports suggest that the Vice President of the BND, Ole Diehl, met with a high-ranking Hezbollah functionary, raising questions about Germany's role in the Middle East conflict.
- The Israeli war in Gaza and the conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon continue to pose a threat to peace in the region, with Israel and Israelis being directly affected by the ongoing clashes.
