The goal of this cease-fire is to create space for diplomatic negotiations, following intense fighting that has claimed over 600 lives in Lebanon.

The statement, negotiated during the U.N. General Assembly, urges both Israel and Lebanon to support the temporary cease-fire and aims to prevent a broader regional escalation. U.S. officials are optimistic that this agreement could lay the groundwork for long-term stability along the Israel-Lebanon border.

While Israel and Lebanon have not yet officially responded, U.S. officials believe Israel may “welcome” the proposal, potentially addressing it during Prime Minister Netanyahu’s upcoming remarks at the General Assembly. The cease-fire does not directly involve Hezbollah as a signatory but assumes coordination through the Lebanese government.

This proposal is part of a larger effort to defuse regional tensions with the U.S. seeking to restart negotiations on a cease-fire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.