The Israeli government is expected to hold a crucial vote on Tuesday regarding a proposed ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s office.
The development comes after Netanyahu reportedly gave preliminary approval to the plan during a security meeting Sunday evening.
The proposed agreement outlines a path to halt hostilities along the northern frontier, beginning with a 60-day ceasefire period. During this phase, Israeli military forces would pull back from Lebanese territory, while Hezbollah would commit to removing its armed presence from the area south of the Litani River, approximately 29 kilometres from the Israeli-Lebanese border.
The vote is expected to pass, according to several reports, though the potential agreement has sparked divided reactions within Israel.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has voiced strong opposition, describing it as a “historic missed opportunity” to defeat Hezbollah. Meanwhile, former war cabinet member Benny Gantz has called for transparency, urging Netanyahu to make the agreement’s details public.
The US-backed proposal aims to establish a 60-day pause in hostilities, potentially paving the way for a long-term ceasefire. US envoy Amos Hochstein, who has been leading diplomatic efforts, recently expressed optimism about the negotiations during his visit to Beirut, stating that an agreement was “within our grasp.” White House officials have indicated positive momentum while cautioning that final details remain to be settled.
Northern Israeli residents have expressed mixed reactions to the potential deal. Some, like Nizan Zeevi from Kfar Kila village, view it as a “surrender agreement,” drawing parallels to the 2006 settlement and expressing concerns about future security risks.
The conflict escalated in mid-September following reciprocal border attacks that began shortly after October 7, 2023. The fighting has resulted in significant casualties and displacement on both sides of the border.
Israel’s Home Front Command has issued updated defensive guidelines for northern regions, warning of possible increased rocket fire ahead of Tuesday’s vote.
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