Amos Hochstein told Lebanese media recently that progress was being made in discussions with Lebanese political leaders, especially Parliamentary Speaker Nabih Berri, whom Hezbollah authorized to negotiate on their behalf, according to Naharnet.
Per Hochstein's statement, the committee overseeing the implementation of UN Resolution 1701 and the demilitarization of south Lebanon - a key component of the ceasefire deal - will be expanded and will include representatives from the United States and from France.
The details of enforcement and confirmation of ceasefire terms such as Hezbollah withdrawal north of the Litani River and the complete removal of weapons and terrorist infrastructure in southern Lebanon have been core Israeli demands since the ground offensive began.
Another point of contention is the IDF's freedom to retaliate against Hezbollah in the event of violations of the deal such as efforts to rebuild south Lebanon as a terror base or efforts to rearm, conditions which Lebanese leaders have generally rejected as violations of their national sovereignty.
