- By Kamal Kumar
- Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:00 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave an in-principle nod to the ceasefire deal in its conflict against Hezbollah, CNN reported. Although the Israeli government still has some reservations about the ceasefire deal, which it will convey to the Lebanese government, the agreement is in its final phase, news outlet CNN reported.
This comes as Israel continues its offensive against Lebanon, as the death toll has crossed 3000 since the hostilities broke in September.
Hezbollah launched at least 250 rockets towards Israel, striking areas near Tel Aviv and damaging several houses, leaving four people injured. This escalation followed a powerful Israeli airstrike in Beirut that claimed at least 29 lives. In retaliation, Israel targeted 12 Hezbollah command centres in Dahiyeh, a southern suburb of Beirut.
“We are moving in this direction, but there are still some issues to address," a spokesperson for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier said.
Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Deal: A Closer Look
The proposed Israel-Lebanon peace deal includes the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon within 60 days, with the Lebanese army taking control of the border region, a long-time Hezbollah stronghold. A key obstacle—determining who would oversee compliance with the ceasefire—was resolved with the formation of a five-country monitoring committee, chaired by the United States and including France.
What's Next After Deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has convened a security cabinet meeting to discuss a US-backed ceasefire proposal with Hezbollah in Lebanon, according to local media. The proposed deal is based on UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which ended the 2006 Hezbollah-Israel war.
It mandates Hezbollah to withdraw its fighters 30 km from the Israeli border and deploy the Lebanese army in the buffer zone. While Israel has agreed to the proposal in principle, reservations and finer details remain under negotiation. Sources indicate the agreement will not be finalised until all issues are resolved and the Israeli cabinet approves it.