The spokesman said US State Department Matthew Miller said in a press conference in Washington on Wednesday: “What we saw is that Israel achieved a number of important goals.”
Miller added: “We have seen (Israel), over the past two months, very effective in clearing infrastructure For Hezbollah “Close to the border, which is why we believe we are in a place where we can reach a diplomatic solution now.”
Meanwhile, the American envoy arrived Amos Hochstein To Israel, where he is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to media reports.
Hochstein, who came from Beirut, is expected to present a draft American agreement for a ceasefire and ending the ongoing war between… Israel And Hezbollah in Lebanon.
It was reported that Hezbollah views the American proposal as a basis for future negotiations.
On Wednesday, Hockstein said that talks on a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah had made additional progress after discussions he held with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, who is negotiating on behalf of Hezbollah.
Hockstein noted: “The meeting today (Wednesday) built on the meeting held yesterday (Tuesday) and achieved additional progress.”
According to Lebanese security sources, the American proposal stipulates that Israel and Hezbollah stop hostilities for a period of 60 days initially.
During this period, the Israeli army is scheduled to withdraw from Lebanon, and the Lebanese Armed Forces will be deployed on the border.
If the ceasefire holds, Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold negotiations on full implementation within 60 days. For Resolution 1701 Issued by the United Nations 18 years ago.
The decision gives sole authority For the Lebanese Army and United Nations peacekeeping forces in areas south of the Litani River, which is about 30 kilometers from the actual border with Israel.
