A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah has reportedly left key ambiguities regarding Israel’s ability to respond to violations by the Lebanese militant group north of the Litani River, according to Israel's Channel 12 news.

The deal, brokered by U.S., outlines mechanisms for addressing breaches but avoids explicitly granting Israel the freedom to act unilaterally in northern Lebanon. Instead, any violation in this area must be reported to a U.S.-led international body established to oversee the agreement. This body will assess the severity of the breach before determining the next steps.

In contrast, the agreement is more specific about violations south of the Litani River or in cases involving immediate threats. It permits Israel to respond directly in such instances, including scenarios of arms smuggling.

For situations categorized as “present threats,” such as the construction of tunnels, Israel is required to notify the international body. Following this notification, Israel retains the discretion to either wait for international deliberations or take preemptive action.

The absence of clear terms for Israeli responses north of the Litani River has sparked concerns about the effectiveness of the agreement in preventing escalations, the report pointed out, with observers noting that the deal's ambiguity could lead to differing interpretations and complicate efforts to maintain stability in the region.