Israel and Lebanon are expected to sign a framework agreement in Washington on Friday, senior Israeli officials said.

The US had pressured Israel to adhere to a real ceasefire with Hezbollah. In the past, the ceasefires were only in name, and strikes continued against one another.

According to the official, the goal of the talks is to “continue to advance a comprehensive peace and security between the two countries.”

The agreement signed in Washington is a first step towards a wider agreement to end the ongoing war