Israel and Lebanon Near Ceasefire Agreement Amid Rising Tensions

A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah is reportedly close, despite ongoing Israeli attacks that have resulted in over 3,000 deaths in Lebanon since mid-September. The potential agreement, which includes a proposed 60-day pause in fighting, is being mediated by US envoy Amos Hochstein. However, US and Israeli officials have not yet fully endorsed the deal, and discussions are ongoing. The conflict escalated after Hezbollah attacked Israel in support of Hamas and Palestinians, leading to a significant Israeli military response.