Here is draft cease-fire agreement between Lebanon and Israel, allegedly leaked by US
This picture taken from the area of Dbayeh north of Beirut shows an oil tanker docked off the coast of Beirut on October 24, 2024 amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah. (AFP Photo)
A draft for a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Lebanon has allegedly been leaked by U.S., reportedly prepared by American mediator Amos Hochstein.
The draft of a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Lebanon was revealed Wednesday evening by Israeli state broadcaster KAN.
Key points outlined in the draft state that, upon signing, U.N. Resolution 1701 will be recognized and fully implemented. This includes a stipulation that Hezbollah and other armed groups in the region will refrain from taking action against Israel.
The report also indicates that the Lebanese Armed Forces will be the sole armed body in southern Lebanon, aside from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
Israel not to conduct offensive ops in Lebanon
Furthermore, the draft specifies that Israel will not conduct offensive operations in Lebanon, including actions against military and government targets.
The Lebanese government is tasked with supervising any weapons sales or production within the country.
Israel required to withdraw from southern Lebanon
Additionally, Israel is required to withdraw from southern Lebanon within one week, with its positions being replaced by the Lebanese Armed Forces under the supervision of the United States and other international entities.
The document was presented to Israeli officials, who reportedly expressed satisfaction with its contents and noted a high likelihood of success.
‘US seeks to secure diplomatic solution’
Meanwhile, ahead of talks between the U.S. and Israel on Lebanon, State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said on Wednesday that the U.S. is seeking to achieve “a diplomatic solution with all parties involved.”
“We’re not there yet, but we’re working to get there,” Miller said at a press briefing.
“We do ultimately want to see a ceasefire. We want to see a diplomatic resolution that allows civilians, both in Lebanon and Israel, to return to their homes,” Miller added.
He also noted that White House officials Amos Hochstein and Brett McGurk are traveling to Israel to discuss this and other matters.
