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 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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How can the international community ensure the long-term success of the ceasefire and address the root causes of the conflict?
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Joining us today is Middle East expert Dr. Amira Khalil. Dr. Khalil, there are reports of a potential ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. What are your thoughts on this development, and do you think it will hold?
**Dr. Khalil:** This is certainly a significant development. A ceasefire, if successfully implemented, would be a welcome respite from the violence. However, the history of this conflict is fraught with broken ceasefires. I believe the international community, particularly the United States, will play a crucial role in ensuring that any agreement is genuinely respected by both sides. We need to ask ourselves: what are the underlying issues fueling this conflict, and are they being adequately addressed in these negotiations?
**Host:** That’s a crucial point. Some experts are suggesting that this agreement may only be a temporary solution. What are your thoughts on the long-term prospects for peace in the region?
Let’s open this up to our viewers. Do you think this ceasefire is a sign of lasting peace, or simply a pause in the conflict?
