The leader of the Hezbollah resistance movement has roundly rejected Lebanon’s direct negotiations with Israel, stressing that the talks have yield nothing but shame and humiliation.

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri reaffirms his strong opposition to direct negotiations between the Beirut government and Israel.

Hezbollah has condemned direct negotiations between Lebanese officials and Israel, saying the government is yielding to US pressure and undermining Lebanon's sovereignty, while warning that the talks amount to submission to Israeli demands.

Iran says US's continued use of pressure and threats are incompatible with meaningful diplomacy.

The Iranian foreign minister dismisses direct talks with the US as “meaningless,” reiterating Tehran’s openness to diplomacy and indirect negotiations.

The White House confirms a report saying that the US has engaged in direct negotiations with the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas.

“Putin has been and remains open to contacts,” the Kremlin says.