The proposed deal is said to resemble the United Nations Security Council resolution which ended the 2006 war, but with more international support to push the Iran-backed armed group away from the border with Israel and bolster regular Lebanese army troops deploying there when Israeli forces withdraw.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday announced he will present a proposal for a cease-fire with Hezbollah to his Cabinet for approval. This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available.