Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday that he is prepared to implement a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon but warned of forceful retaliation if Hezbollah breaches the accord.

In a televised address, Netanyahu stated that the ceasefire deal would be presented to his full cabinet later in the evening after gaining initial approval from the security cabinet. The agreement, expected to take effect on Wednesday, would halt more than a year of hostilities along the Lebanon-Israel border.

"The ceasefire will last as long as Hezbollah allows it to," Netanyahu declared. "If Hezbollah violates the agreement and tries to rearm, we will attack. If it fires a rocket, if it digs a tunnel, if it brings in a truck with missiles, we will attack."

Netanyahu outlined three reasons for accepting the ceasefire at this stage. The first, he said, is to concentrate on countering the broader Iranian threat.

"We are determined to do everything necessary to prevent Iran from attaining a nuclear weapon," he emphasized.

The second reason is to allow the Israeli military to recuperate.

"There were delays, big delays, in weapons shipments," Netanyahu said, adding that these logistical issues would soon be resolved.

The third goal is to separate the northern and southern fronts, isolating Hamas in Gaza.

"With Hezbollah out of the picture, Hamas is left alone in the campaign. Our pressure will grow," Netanyahu asserted.

The ceasefire agreement requires the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon, with the Lebanese army set to deploy at least 5,000 troops in the region. Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib confirmed the deployment plans and suggested the United States could assist in rebuilding infrastructure destroyed during Israeli strikes.

Hezbollah is expected to withdraw its armed presence south of the Litani River as part of the deal. Israel, meanwhile, has demanded strict UN enforcement of the ceasefire, with Defense Minister Israel Katz vowing "zero tolerance" for any infractions.

Israeli approval of the deal is likely to pave the way for an official ceasefire declaration by U.S. President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron, according to Lebanese officials.

In the hours leading up to the ceasefire announcement, Israeli airstrikes targeted Beirut’s southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold. The strikes reportedly killed at least seven people and injured 37, according to Lebanon's health ministry. The Israeli military said it hit 20 targets in the area within 120 seconds.

Netanyahu also claimed significant successes against Hezbollah.

"It’s not the same Hezbollah. We’ve sent it back decades," he said, citing the killing of its leader Hassan Nasrallah and other senior figures, the destruction of thousands of rockets, and the closure of tunnels along the border.

Beyond Lebanon, Netanyahu addressed ongoing operations in Gaza, where he vowed to eliminate Hamas, free hostages, and prevent the territory from threatening Israel in the future.

He also issued a stark warning to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, cautioning him against any involvement.

"Assad must understand, he is playing with fire," Netanyahu said.