Prime Minister Netanyahu.
The Israeli Cabinet will meet today at the Kirya headquarters of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in Tel Aviv to discuss a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon. This meeting is scheduled to take place between 5:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. (local time). According to sources, this occurred after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave his approval in principle.
Prime Minister Netanyahu signaled his possible approval of the emerging ceasefire with Hezbollah during security consultations with Israeli officials on Sunday night. Netanyahu’s spokesman said the Israeli cabinet would vote on the proposed deal today and it was expected to be approved.
The confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah continues
However, the report says Israel still has doubts about some details of the agreement, which was expected to be sent to the Lebanese government on Monday. He said the agreement will not be final until all issues are resolved. Sources said talks are moving positively toward an agreement. But the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah continues, so one misstep could end the talks.
expressed strong opposition to the agreement
Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has expressed strong opposition to the deal, calling it a huge mistake and a historic missed opportunity to destroy Hezbollah. Ben Gvir has also long worked to thwart potential ceasefire deals between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Benny Gantz, who resigned from Israel’s war cabinet in June over Netanyahu’s handling of the war in Gaza. He asked the Prime Minister to make public the details of the ceasefire agreement. Gantz stated that Northern residents, combatants and Israeli citizens have the right to know.
ceasefire between israel and lebanon
Last week, US Ambassador Amos Hochstein said in Beirut that a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon is in our hands, but is ultimately the decision of the parties. Let us tell you that there has been a long-standing conflict between Israel and Lebanon, which began on October 8 of last year, when Hezbollah attacked the Israeli-controlled area of Gaza in solidarity with Hamas and the Palestinians.
Ceasefire negotiations continue
The incident sparked several attacks on the border, which led to a major military offensive launched by Israel in mid-September. The conflict has seen a ground offensive by Israel, resulting in several deaths. Hezbollah leaders, including its founder Hassan Nasrallah, have been killed and thousands of people have been injured by Pager explosions. The situation remains volatile and ceasefire talks are underway.
