Israel, Hezbollah 'close to deal,' says ambassador to US

Israel's ambassador to the US, Mike Herzog, told Israeli Army Radio a cease-fire deal between Israel  and Lebanon-based Islamist group Hezbollah  could be reached "within days."

According to Herzog, there are still "points to finalize." He said any deal requires the government’s agreement, but that "we are close to a deal" that can be sealed "within days."

The deal seeks to push Hezbollah and Israeli troops out of southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah is a Shiite political party in Lebanon as well as a militant organization. It is supported by Iran.

Both wings are deemed a terrorist organization by the US, Germany and several Sunni Arab countries, whereas the EU lists only its armed wing as a terror group.