Israel’s security Cabinet, meeting Tuesday afternoon, was expected to approve the proposal, which Lebanese officials have said Hezbollah also supports.

The ceasefire is an obvious relief to many and reveals three major achievements from Israel's devastating response to Hezbollah, but it could also signal the start of a more intense conflict with Iran.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday he was ready to implement a ceasefire deal with Lebanon and would "respond forcefully to any violation" by Hezbollah.