BEIRUT (Reuters) – Hezbollah has not received any proposal on a truce for Lebanon, a spokesman said. Monday (NASDAQ:), as Israel’s foreign minister said diplomatic efforts had made “progress” and amid Israeli media reports that the cabinet had approved a ceasefire proposal.
“So far, according to my information, nothing official has reached Lebanon or us in this regard,” Hezbollah media office chief Mohammad Afif said at a news conference in Beirut’s southern suburbs.
“I think we are still in the phase of testing the waters and presenting initial ideas and proactive discussions, but so far there is nothing concrete yet,” he added.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Monday that progress had been made in ceasefire talks in Lebanon, but that their implementation remained the most important element.
“There is progress,” Saar said at a news conference on Monday, adding: “the main challenge will be to enforce what will be agreed.”
Israel Hayom reported on Sunday that substantial progress has been made in diplomatic negotiations over a proposed ceasefire in Lebanon that would require Hezbollah to withdraw north of the Litani River, excluding its military presence near the Israeli border, while the IDF would return to the international border.
Yedioth Ahronoth, Israel’s best-selling newspaper, reported Monday that Israel and Lebanon have exchanged drafts through US envoy Amos Hochstein, signaling progress in efforts to reach a final agreement.