BEIRUT, Nov 11- A spokesperson for Hezbollah stated on Monday that the group has not received any truce proposals concerning Lebanon. This comes as Israel's foreign minister indicated that diplomatic efforts were showing "progress," and Israeli media reported that the cabinet had approved a ceasefire proposal. "As far as I know, nothing official has been communicated to Lebanon or us regarding this matter," said Mohammad Afif, head of Hezbollah's media office, during a news conference in the southern suburbs of Beirut.
"I think we are still in the stage of exploring possibilities and presenting preliminary ideas and proactive discussions, but as of now, there is nothing concrete," he noted.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar mentioned on Monday that there has been progress in the ceasefire talks regarding Lebanon, but he emphasized that enforcement is the key factor. "There has been progress," Saar stated during a press conference on Monday, adding, "the main challenge will be enforcing what is agreed upon."
Israel Hayom reported on Sunday that significant advancements have been made in diplomatic negotiations regarding a proposed ceasefire in Lebanon, which would mandate Hezbollah's withdrawal north of the Litani River, prohibiting its military presence near the Israeli border, while the IDF would return to the international border.
Yedioth Ahronoth, Israel's leading newspaper, similarly reported on Monday that Israel and Lebanon have exchanged drafts via U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein, indicating progress in efforts to finalize an agreement.
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