However, any breach of the impending agreement will be met with decisive action, the Israeli Prime Minister cautioned.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Tuesday that Israel is nearing the implementation of a Lebanon ceasefire, following a military operation targeting Hezbollah.
Following a security cabinet meeting, Netanyahu addressed the nation on television, stating that the ceasefire agreement is finalized, pending government approval. He declined to specify a timeframe, only stating that the ceasefire’s duration hinges on events within Lebanon.
Netanyahu asserted that, in coordination with the U.S., Israel maintains complete operational freedom against Hezbollah, vowing forceful responses to any ceasefire violations.
He emphasized that any attempt by Hezbollah to rearm, rebuild border infrastructure, launch rockets, dig tunnels, or import missiles will trigger an immediate Israeli response.
Media reports suggest the agreement is to take effect Wednesday at 10 a.m. local time. Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon will occur over 60 days, while Hezbollah and other Lebanese armed groups are prohibited from attacking Israel. The U.S. reportedly committed to facilitating border negotiations between the two nations.
Prior to September’s intensified campaign, Israel had conducted a low-level operation against Hezbollah for several months, culminating in the disruption of thousands of communication devices and a major bombing campaign followed by a ground incursion.
Netanyahu hailed the operation’s success, claiming Hezbollah’s significant weakening due to the destruction of years of infrastructure, along with the elimination of thousands of fighters and the majority of its leadership.