According to what CNN reported, McGurk, who travels frequently to the Middle East, is expected to remain in Saudi Arabia until Tuesday, where he and his regional counterparts plan to discuss a possible ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, in part, and how that could help moving forward. In the ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Palestinian faction movement in Gaza, as well as the release of hostages held in the Strip, and other issues related to regional stability.
It is worth noting that White House spokesman John Kirby explained to CNN yesterday, Monday, that the current status of the ceasefire negotiations in Lebanon depends on “a lot of discussions and work” during recent months.
Kirby continued: “We are close to an agreement, but I want to be careful and careful here in how I describe it, because you will not have an agreement that everything will be done.”
A senior American official also indicated to Axios yesterday that Israel and Lebanon had agreed on the terms of a ceasefire agreement to end the war between Israel and the “Lebanese faction movement,” while the two parties have not yet announced the agreement.
The Deputy Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament, Elias Bou Saab, expressed his optimism about the ceasefire and said colloquially, “Al-Mizan is Tabish,” while CNN quoted an informed source that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed in principle to the ceasefire.
Source: CNN
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What are the key elements of the reported ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah?
**Interviewer:** Joining us now is Dr. Sarah Hassan, Middle East expert and Professor of International Relations at Georgetown University. Dr. Hassan, thanks for joining us. There are reports circulating that a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah might be imminent. Given the complexities of the region, how realistic is this prospect, and what impact do you think it could have on the broader Middle East?
**Dr. Hassan:**
**Interviewer:** Some analysts are arguing that this potential ceasefire could be a stepping stone to broader peace negotiations. Do you share that optimism, or are there too many obstacles in the way?
**Dr. Hassan:**
**Interviewer:** Given the recent history of ceasefires in the region, many are skeptical that this one would hold. What needs to happen to ensure this agreement is more than just a temporary reprieve from violence?
**Dr. Hassan:**
**Interviewer:** Do you think the international community is doing enough to support a lasting peace in the region?
**Dr. Hassan:**
