Lebanon, Hezbollah agree to US ceasefire proposal with comments

Lebanon and Hezbollah have agreed to a US ceasefire proposal with Israel, offering some comments on its content, according to a senior Lebanese official. The official described the effort as the most serious attempt yet to end the ongoing conflict.

Ali Hassan Khalil, an aide to parliament speaker Nabih Berri, confirmed that Lebanon had submitted a written response to the US ambassador on Monday. White House envoy Amos Hochstein is expected to arrive in Beirut to continue negotiations. 

"Lebanon presented its comments on the paper in a positive atmosphere," Khalil said, without elaborating on the details. He said that Lebanon’s comments reaffirm adherence to UN Resolution 1701 and all its provisions.

Khalil noted that the initiative’s success depends on Israel’s willingness to cooperate. If Israel does not want a solution, "it could make 100 problems," he said. He also criticised Israel for escalating its bombardment of Beirut and Hezbollah-controlled areas, stating, "This won't affect our position."

There has been no immediate response from Israel.