The Israeli cabinet is set to vote on a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah today, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's spokesperson confirming that the proposal is expected to pass. The US-backed initiative aims to establish a 60-day cessation of hostilities, potentially laying the groundwork for a lasting ceasefire. Details of the agreement have not been disclosed by the spokesperson.
Reports indicate that Netanyahu has given his preliminary approval to the plan, signaling potential support for the emerging ceasefire during a recent security consultation with Israeli officials. However, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller emphasized that while progress has been made in negotiations, nothing is finalized until all aspects of the deal are resolved.
A Lebanese official familiar with the discussions mentioned that an announcement regarding the ceasefire is anticipated within the next 24 hours. The news of an impending deal has evoked mixed reactions in Israel, with some officials labeling it as a missed opportunity to eliminate Hezbollah.
Concerns have also been raised by residents of northern Israel and southern Lebanon, many of whom have been displaced by the conflict. Nizan Zeevi, a resident of Kfar Kila village, expressed apprehension that the ceasefire could potentially allow Hezbollah fighters from the Radwan Force to move closer to the border, raising security concerns for local communities.
