The Israeli cabinet will vote on the Lebanon war ceasefire agreement on November 26. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has principally agreed to the deal, so a ceasefire seems imminent.
CNN reported on Monday that the Israel-Lebanon conflict is nearing a ceasefire.
Sources indicate that after discussions with security officials on Sunday evening, Netanyahu decided to approve a ceasefire with Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group.
A spokesperson for the Prime Minister informed CNN on Monday that the Israeli cabinet would vote on the ceasefire proposal on Tuesday, expressing confidence that the proposal would pass.
Previously, sources noted that while both sides were progressing in ceasefire negotiations, they continued to exchange fire, risking a sudden breakdown of discussions.
There are various reactions within Israel regarding the potential ceasefire agreement.
Far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir denounced a ceasefire with Hezbollah as a “grave mistake,” claiming it would be a “historic error” by squandering an opportunity to eliminate Hezbollah. Ben-Gvir has also opposed a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
Benny Gantz, the former Defense Minister who stepped down due to disagreements over the Gaza conflict, called for full disclosure of the details of the ceasefire agreement.
Gantz stated, “The residents of the north, soldiers, and Israeli citizens have the right to know.”
This ceasefire proposal, also supported by the United States, calls for a 60-day cessation of hostilities between both sides to pave the way for a long-term truce.
However, U.S. officials cautioned that everything remains uncertain until a ceasefire agreement is officially reached.
John Kirby, the National Security Council’s Strategic Communications Advisor at the White House, welcomed the prospect of an imminent ceasefire agreement but emphasized, “Nothing is done until everything is done.”
The Israeli military warned on Tuesday before the cabinet voted on the ceasefire proposal, that Hezbollah is more likely to intensify rocket attacks against Israel.
