As hostilities reach an intense peak, diplomatic talks aimed at de-escalating conflict in Lebanon have reportedly entered an advanced stage, Israel's Yedioth Ahronoth reported.

U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein, who has led these discussions, is expected to visit both Israel and Lebanon in a bid to consolidate efforts toward a potential ceasefire.

The report, citing Western sources, states that Hezbollah has agreed to separate the Lebanon conflict from Gaza and has secured approval from Iran to withdraw its forces north of the Litani River. 

According to the newspaper, the proposed plan would begin with a 60-day cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. During this period, the Lebanese Army would deploy forces in southern Lebanon as a stability measure.

Additionally, there are proposals to strengthen the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), potentially replacing current forces with troops from Germany, France, and the United Kingdom, according to the sources. The plan includes provisions for an international monitoring force tasked with overseeing compliance and detecting any violations by either side.

Israeli officials confirmed to Yedioth Ahronoth that negotiations are actively underway with Lebanese counterparts to broker a formal end to hostilities. Both countries appear focused on reaching an agreement, though regional and internal dynamics could impact the path forward.