Israel: Agrees on principle to cease fire in Lebanon – Far Right Discussed

His government seems to agree on principle in the US draft on a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, although some issues still remain to be resolved. Israel’s ambassador to the U.S. today said (25.11.2024) that there is significant progress in contacts for a truce agreement in Lebanon with Hezbollah, while Israeli media published some information from the US draft. “We are moving towards an agreement, but there are still some issues to be solved,” David Menser said, a representative of the Israeli government, without giving any further clarification. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani Michael Herchog, Israel’s ambassador to the US, told Israeli radio station GLZ that an agreement is near, while adding that this “can happen within a few days (…) We just need to settle the latest issues, ” according to the post he made in H by Effy Trigger station reporter. Israeli media “Times of Israel” and “Haaretz” broadcast today that three stages: a truce followed by the removal of Hezbollah forces north of the Litani River, an Israeli departure from southern Lebanon and finally, the opening of Israel-Lebanon negotiations to delimit the disputed border areas. Furthermore, an international organization under US supervision will be charged with monitoring the ceasefire and that Israel expects to receive a letter from Washington confirming its right to act militarily if Hezbollah violates the terms of the ceasefire. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi “Agathi” the far-right ministers however the reactions from inside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government were not missed. Far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stressed in a post in X that Israel must continue the war against Hezbollah until “the ultimate victory”. Ben-Gvere appreciated that a truce with the Lebanese movement would be a “great mistake” and that Israel would miss “a historic opportunity to eliminate Hezbollah”. “As I have already warned about Gaza, I warn you: Prime Minister, it is not too late to stop this agreement! We must continue until the ultimate victory,” he stressed. However, in parallel with diplomatic efforts, hostilities have intensified: during the weekend Israel launched heavy air strikes against Lebanon, one of which cost the lives of 29 people in downtown Beirut. For her part Hezbollah launched 250 rockets on Sunday against Israel.