New details have surfaced regarding a potential ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Hezbollah militia, according to a Sunday report by Israel Hayom.
The Israeli newspaper indicated that the proposal would see Hezbollah relocate its personnel north of Lebanon’s Litani River in compliance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, in exchange for the IDF repositioning to within its own borders.
After the joint departures, the Lebanese army would assume security for the area and be required to dismantle any remaining infrastructure belonging to the Islamic Republic-backed organization within 60 days of the accord coming into force.
Any attempt by Hezbollah to rearm or return to its previous positions near Israel's national boundaries will allow Jerusalem to respond with international diplomatic support.
In addition, Syria would be tasked with preventing any future weapons transfers to the terror group from its territory into Lebanon.
The settlement will reportedly include cooperation guarantees from Russia and the United States.
The disclosures follow a report from Israel’s Army Radio, which revealed that Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer secretly visited Moscow last week to secure the Kremlin’s backing for the initiative and ensure Syrian participation. The senior cabinet official is also expected to finalize the armistice during upcoming visits to the White House and meetings with President-elect Donald Trump that begin on Monday.
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