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The Israeli security cabinet will discuss a possible ceasefire with Lebanon later today. The meeting is scheduled for 8 p.m. local time.
The discussion comes a day after the first direct talks between Israel and Lebanon in 40 years, which were held in Washington DC under the auspices of the Trump administration.
Under American pressure, Israel has reduced the pace and scope of its attacks in Lebanon, refraining from attacks on the capital Beirut in recent days.
The strikes must now receive political approval. However, Israel has continued to strike what it calls Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon.
The Israeli source said that one of the ideas being discussed is the possibility of a temporary ceasefire as a positive gesture towards negotiations with Lebanon. Despite the first day of talks, Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire.
"There are no discussions about a ceasefire with Hezbollah ," Israeli government spokesman David Mercer said at a press conference today.
CNN previously reported that US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had at least three phone calls last week focused on Lebanon.
The Israeli source said Netanyahu came to understand that if he did not call for direct talks with Lebanon, Trump could simply declare a ceasefire himself.
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