BEIRUT – Hezbollah announced on Monday that it has not received any official ceasefire proposal regarding Lebanon, despite reports of progress in diplomatic negotiations. This announcement came as Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar indicated advancements in talks and Israeli media reported cabinet approval of a potential truce framework.
Mohammad Afif, head of Hezbollah’s media office, stated during a press conference in Beirut’s southern suburbs that “nothing official has reached Lebanon or us” concerning a ceasefire. Afif described the current discussions as exploratory, suggesting that “we are still in the phase of testing the waters and presenting initial ideas.”
Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Saar emphasized the importance of enforcing any ceasefire agreement that might be reached. “The main challenge will be to enforce what will be agreed,” he noted.
According to reports by Israel Hayom, the proposed ceasefire terms include a requirement for Hezbollah to move its forces north of the Litani River, creating a buffer zone free of Hezbollah military presence near Israel’s border. The Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper also reported that Israel and Lebanon have been exchanging draft proposals through U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein, signaling potential progress toward a formal agreement.
While no official terms have been finalized, the ongoing exchanges point to significant diplomatic movement toward a possible resolution.