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Israeli media reported Monday that a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah is likely to be announced within two days. According to public broadcaster KAN, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to a US-backed ceasefire deal with Lebanon, giving US envoy Amos Hochstein the greenlight to move forward with negotiations. Sources indicated that the terms of the deal have been finalized, and Netanyahu is now focused on how to present the agreement to the public. The ongoing talks are centered on ensuring Israel’s freedom to operate along its borders with Lebanon and Syria after the ceasefire is in place. KAN also reported that the US has provided assurances to Israel, allowing military action if Hezbollah violates the ceasefire terms. However, there has been no official comment from Hezbollah or Lebanese authorities. Hezbollah’s Secretary-General, Sheikh Naim Qassem, said last week that the group had submitted its feedback on the US proposal and emphasized that the outcome now depends on Netanyahu’s commitment to reaching an agreement. The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has intensified in recent months, with Israeli airstrikes targeting alleged Hezbollah positions in Lebanon. Since the escalation began in October 2023, Israeli attacks have killed over 3,600 people in Lebanon, injured more than 15,300, and displaced over a million. The situation further escalated in October 2024 when Israel launched a ground assault into southern Lebanon. non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.