As airstrikes in Lebanon intensify, diplomatic efforts to negotiate a ceasefire have entered a critical phase. U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Lisa Johnson has presented Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri with a proposal widely seen as pivotal to halting the hostilities. The proposal, accepted by Israel, outlines key terms that must be met before a ceasefire can take effect.  

According to details obtained by Nidaa Al-Watan, the proposal includes the establishment of a monitoring committee for the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, which ended the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war. The committee would be led by an American general with a French general as a member.

The document also emphasizes Israel's non-negotiable right to take action if the committee fails to address violations. Moreover, it calls for the total dismantling of Hezbollah’s military infrastructure both south and north of the Litani River, a stipulation Israeli officials have also declared non-negotiable.  

Conflicting Reports on Hochstein's imminent visit 

Amos Hochstein, the U.S. special envoy, is expected to play a pivotal role in mediating the negotiations. Lebanese reports indicated he would arrive in Beirut on Tuesday before heading to Tel Aviv on Wednesday to discuss feedback on the proposal. However, a diplomatic official told The Times of Isra that no final decision has been made on Hochstein’s travel plans. The official stated that the American envoy's visit depends on the progress of negotiations.  

If all parties agree, Hochstein is expected to travel to Paris on Thursday, where French President Emmanuel Macron could host a press conference to announce the ceasefire.