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We are close to a deal, the Israeli ambassador to theU.S.,Michael Herzog, told Israels Army Radio on Monday, adding that some final points still needed to be addressed. It could happen within days.

Israels security cabinet will consider a deal that could end fighting and push back Hezbollah.

FIUGGI, Italy Foreign ministers from the worlds leading industrialized nations met Monday as signs emerged of progress on a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah and a certain pressure to advance diplomatic efforts in both the Mideast and Ukraine wars ahead of the new U.S. administration taking office.

After previous hopes for Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire were dashed, US officials warn that negotiations are not complete.

Israeli airstrikes are hitting Lebanon with airstrikes as negotiations progress toward a ceasefire between the country and Lebanon-based Hezbollah militants

Israel's Ambassador to Washington Michael Herzog said a deal could be reached "within days."

The White House said Monday that a temporary ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah is close, but declined to offer details on the agreement, including when it could be reached. White House national security spokesperson John Kirby told reporters that negotiators have "reached this point where we're close," but that a deal...

The White House said Monday that a temporary cease-fire deal between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah is close, but declined to offer details on the agreement, including when it could be reached. White House national security spokesperson John Kirby told reporters that negotiators have "reached this point where we're close," but that a...

Israel and Lebanon are set to agree to a cease-fire deal to end the intense fighting between the Jewish state and Hezbollah terrorist group, a new report says.

Oil prices fell more $2 per barrel on Monday after reports emerged that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to the terms of a deal to end the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. Brent crude for January delivery fell 2.75% to trade at $73.10 per barrel at 11.45 am ET while WTI crude fell 2.70% to $69.36 per barrel. Reuters reported on Monday that a senior Israeli official said the countrys cabinet would mee...

Israels security cabinet will consider a deal that could end fighting and push back Hezbollah.

Israel hits Hezbollah strongholds in and outside Beirut a day after Lebanese group claims 50 attacks on Israeli targets.

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to the terms of a ceasefire agreement to end the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, Axios reports.

Israels military has killed nearly all of themilitant groups top leaders/

Hezbollah allegedly fires a barrage of some 250 rockets at northern Israel after dozens are killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon.