A ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah is in the pipeline, with plans for it to take effect on Wednesday, following a deal facilitated by U.S. negotiator Amos Hochstein aimed at ending over a year of fighting. While the details of the agreement remain under wraps, Israeli officials have confirmed that the security cabinet has approved it, and the Lebanese government is set to finalize its endorsement on the same day.

The ceasefire will reportedly come into effect 12 hours after an announcement is made on Tuesday night, with both factions expected to cease all military engagements by Wednesday morning. According to a source familiar with the negotiations, Israel is expected to stop all military actions against Lebanese targets, including both civilian and military facilities, and Hezbollah and its allied groups in Lebanon will halt their operations against Israel.

Further details suggest that Israeli forces will withdraw from southern Lebanon within 60 days of the ceasefire, though officials in Lebanon initially sought a quicker pullout. Hezbollah fighters are anticipated to relocate to areas north of the Litani River, with logistical reports indicating that while their facilities might be dismantled, the specifics of how this would occur remain unclear.

The deployment of the Lebanese army to southern regions near the border will reportedly consist of around 5,000 troops stationed at key posts. A significant aspect of this truce is the emphasis on the safe return of more than 1.2 million people displaced in previous conflicts, which both Hezbollah and Lebanese officials view as a priority.

To address potential breaches during the truce, an existing tripartite monitoring system involving the United Nations, Lebanese, and Israeli forces will be expanded to include representatives from the U.S. and France. The U.S. will lead this initiative, which aims to ensure compliance from both parties. Nonetheless, Israel's insistence on the right to respond militarily to any perceived threats from Hezbollah remains a contentious point, underscoring ongoing tensions in the region.