The starting point is Resolution 1701 from the UN Security Council, adopted to end the previous war in 2006. It stipulates, among other things, that the Iran-backed militia Hezbollah is to leave the border area against Israel – but it has been generally known for a long time that this point has not been fulfilled.
The idea is that the Lebanese army is now to be strengthened in the south, to ensure that Hezbollah really keeps its promises. But according to media sources, Israel is also demanding an additional agreement where the USA gives the country a free hand to act if hostile militias are allowed to remain or establish themselves in southern Lebanon during the ceasefire.
"In principle" approved
According to a regional source who has spoken to CNN, the proposal, which has been put forward by, among others, the USA, is now close to a breakthrough.
CNN reports that Netanyahu has "in principle" approved the proposal, according to sources.
American and Israeli sources tell Axios that an agreement is near and that the parties agree on the terms of the ceasefire.
The American source says that a goal line has been reached, but that the Israeli government must approve it on Tuesday, and that there is always a risk that something will hinder the process before then.
Israeli media reports that the government's security cabinet will meet on Tuesday to discuss the ceasefire. Times of Israel reports that the proposal will be approved then.
Previous demands dropped
After previous criticism of Israel for delaying an agreement with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, US envoy Amos Hochstein has threatened to resign if there are no positive responses very quickly.
And a factor that facilitates progress is that Hezbollah appears to have dropped its previous demand that a ceasefire in Lebanon requires a simultaneous agreement on the Gaza Strip, reports Israeli Haaretz.
Correction: In an earlier version of the text, the wrong day was stated for when Israel is expected to approve the proposal, according to sources.
