
A Hezbollah patch is seen as the Lebanese flag flutters over the Litani River (illustrative)
(photo credit: REUTERS/MOHAMED AZAKIR, SHUTTERSTOCK
JERUSALEM POST |
Published October 31, 2024
Hezbollah agrees to withdraw beyond Litani River as US pushes for pre-election deal, but Israeli officials remain skeptical
Despite Hezbollah’s declarations throughout the war, the terrorist organization has agreed to drop its demands and is ready to withdraw beyond the Litani River, Lebanon’s MTV website, which is associated with Hezbollah opponents, reported Wednesday night.
The report indicated that Hezbollah agreed to establish a demilitarized zone, with all its weapons to be moved beyond the river. It was also claimed that Hezbollah no longer insists on being directly connected to events in Gaza.
MTV Lebanon noted that a three-day ceasefire draft is being discussed in Lebanon, and American officials are expected to present it to Israel in the coming days. It was also noted that Amos Hochstein, Biden’s envoy to the region, told Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati that he sensed a change in Netanyahu’s position, which gave him hope regarding the contacts.
Regarding this change, Hochstein said he would travel to Israel tomorrow.
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SOURCE: www.m.jpost.com
RELATED: Possible Cease-Fire Deal as Hezbollah Considers Pullback North of Litani River

THE MEDIA LINE |
Published October 31, 2024
Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati shared on Wednesday his belief that a cease-fire with Israel could soon be within reach, following discussions with US envoy Amos Hochstein.
As outlined in a leaked draft, the proposed agreement reportedly includes Hezbollah’s withdrawal north of the Litani River, aligning with UN Security Council Resolution 1701’s requirement that private militias disarm and that the Lebanese Army deploy near the border.
The potential cease-fire would also initiate a 60-day truce and an Israeli troop pullout, overseen by a US-led international mechanism.
Although hopeful, Israeli officials remain cautious about Lebanon’s capacity to enforce these UN mandates, given Hezbollah’s extensive military resources.
The United States has voiced support for Israel’s right to act against Hezbollah threats while urging steps to protect civilians. As the US looks to secure an agreement before the November 5 presidential election, the next few days will be critical in determining the possibility of a lasting cease-fire.
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SOURCE: www.themedialine.org