A ceasefire agreement in Lebanon is “close”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly “in principle” approved an ongoing ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah during a consultation with Israeli officials on Sunday evening.

At least that’s what CNN reported on Monday.

This ceasefire agreement in Lebanon would not be final, since it is still under negotiation with the Lebanese government.

Sources close to the matter have also stressed that the agreement will not be final until the problems are resolved.

Some details of this possible ceasefire issued by Israel should be transmitted to the Lebanese government on Monday.

The United States believes that a ceasefire agreement is “close” in Lebanon where Israel has been carrying out an operation against the Shiite movement Hezbollah, supported by Iran, for two months, a spokesperson for the United States said on Monday. White House, to AFP.

The French presidency, also very involved in this issue, urged Israel and Hezbollah to seize “this opportunity as quickly as possible”, considering that discussions for a ceasefire have “advanced significantly”.

“We think we’re at the point where we’re close” to such an agreement, White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said at a press briefing, while emphasizing that nothing was yet acquired.

“We think the discussions are going in a very positive direction. But nothing is concluded until everything is concluded,” he warned, calling for caution and explaining that it would be “irresponsible” for him to comment on information on the content of the agreement .