He told reporters: “Israel always has the right to protect itself (...) If Hezbollah launches or has launched missiles toward Israel, it has every right to respond.”

Additionally, Axios reported that Netanyahu told Trump yesterday he was “concerned about the clause related to ending the war against Hezbollah” and had reservations about other aspects of the agreement, but presented his position respectfully and ultimately accepted the American approach.

Axios also reported that a U.S. official said the agreement “will not be a unilateral ceasefire,” noting that “if Hezbollah attempts to rearm or launch attacks, Israel will be allowed to act to prevent it.” He added: “If Hezbollah behaves well, Israel will behave well.”

According to an Israeli official, Trump backed Netanyahu’s request for freedom of action against threats on all fronts.

According to a U.S. official, “the White House hopes to resolve the remaining differences in the coming hours and announce an agreement today, Sunday.”

Rubio stated that “Hezbollah ignored the Lebanese government’s calls to respect the ceasefire,” noting that “the party continued firing on Israeli positions and transferring fighters to the south.”

He added: “The Lebanese government is working on recovery, reconstruction, and securing aid,” stressing that “the Lebanese government has the full support of the United States.”

According to sources familiar with the preparations for the security meeting between Lebanon and Israel at the Pentagon, the Lebanese military delegation is heading to Washington with a clear position centered on a key demand: establishing a ceasefire and halting Israeli violations, arguing that any further discussions remain impossible without first achieving this.

The delegation will also present the measures taken by the Lebanese army since its deployment in the south following the November 2024 agreement, explaining that it carried out its duties with limited capabilities and under complex field conditions. It will further note that the military institution paid a human cost during operations to dismantle weapons and mines, with more than 12 soldiers killed and several others wounded while carrying out these missions.