The Israeli ambassador to Washington has expressed optimism about reaching a cease-fire deal to end the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Ambassador Mike Herzog stated that a deal could be finalized within days, pending government approval. One of the key issues to resolve is Israel's demand to retain the right to respond if Hezbollah breaches the terms of the agreement, which aims to remove both parties from southern Lebanon.
Israel accuses Hezbollah of violating a U.N. resolution that ended the 2006 conflict between them, raising concerns about potential cross-border attacks from southern Lebanon. On the other hand, Lebanon alleges that Israel has also violated the same resolution by entering Lebanese territory during times of peace.
