Israel-Lebanon ceasefire: Israel to hold crucial vote on US-brokered truce deal

The Israeli government is expected to hold a high-profile vote on Tuesday regarding a proposed Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office. People across the globe are monitoring the situation.

The potential ceasefire agreement comes after Netanyahu reportedly gave preliminary approval to the plan during a security meeting on Sunday. The deal on the table is calling for an initial 60-day ceasefire along the so-called Blue Line.

On Monday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and UAE Foreign Minister HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed had a call. Both sides discussed ongoing efforts to end the Gaza crisis, secure the release of all hostages, and establish reconstruction in a post-conflict period.

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire: Israel seeking tough guarantees

Israeli forces are going to leave Lebanon and Hezbollah militants shall end their armed presence south of the Litani River – about 18 miles from the Israeli territory. The Lebanese army is going to deploy soldiers into the vacated areas as Israeli forces leave.

Lebanon has committed to overseeing arms purchases and arms production to ensure that nothing reaches Hezbollah, reported The Times of Israel. Israel has also apparently demanded guarantees to ensure Hezbollah’s ammunition is removed from the border area.

One of the key sticking points in the negotiations has been Israel’s demand for freedom of action in case Hezbollah militants violate the agreement. But Lebanese officials stress that agreeing to such a deal is going to hurt the country’s sovereignty.