Netanyahu Agrees On A Ceasefire Propo Problem With Hezbollah, But Needs Negotiations On The Contents Of The Agreement

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JAKARTA - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly agreed to a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah in principle.

Citing a source, CNN reports Israel is still hesitant about some details of the agreement, which is expected to be submitted to the Lebanese government on Monday.

Details of these and other details are still being negotiated and various sources emphasize the agreement will not be final until all issues are resolved.

The ceasefire agreement also needs to be approved by the Israeli cabinet, but this has not happened.

Sources familiar with the negotiations said the negotiations appeared to be moving positively towards an agreement, but acknowledged that when Israel and Hezbollah continued to exchange fire, one mistake could thwart negotiations.

United States envoy Amos Hochstein said in Beirut last week the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon was within our reach, but in the end it was the decision of the parties.

Amos met with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati and MP Nabih Berri, Hezbollah's interlocutor at the talks and said there had been constructive discussions and it was great to narrow the gap.

"We have a real chance to end the conflict," until last week.

The US envoy departed from Lebanon to Israel on Wednesday to try to complete negotiations.

The US-backed proposal aims to achieve a 60-day cessation of hostilities which is expected to form the basis for a lasting ceasefire.