Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved ‘in principle’ a ceasefire deal with Lebanon militant group Hezbollah during a security consultation with Israeli officials on Sunday night (Nov. 24), CNN reported, citing a source familiar with the matter. 

The source said that Israel still has reservations over some details of the agreement, which were expected to be shared with the Lebanese government on Monday. 

Apart from that, other details are also still being negotiated. Moreover, multiple sources said that the agreement would not be finalized until all issues are resolved. 

As reported earlier today, Israel and Lebanon are on the verge of a ceasefire deal to end the conflict between Israel and Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. 

The talks are moving in a positive direction, towards an agreement, sources familiar with the negotiations said, adding that as Israel and Hezbollah continue to trade fire, one misstep could turn everything upside down. 

According to the US-backed ceasefire proposal, there would be a 60-day cessation of hostilities that some hope could form the basis of a lasting ceasefire.

Israel and Hezbollah have exchanged fire for over a year in parallel with the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip, which began on October 7, 2023. 

As per the deal, Israel would take such action following consultations with the US, and if Lebanon did not deal with the threat, Axios reported. 

The deal was nearing completion last Thursday (Nov. 21) when the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.