Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Thursday that the implementation of a newly announced ceasefire agreement with Israel could begin within a day once all sides provide their final approval.

Speaking to reporters, Aoun said Lebanon is waiting for responses from the involved parties along with guarantees that the agreement’s conditions will be respected.

“We are waiting for the replies of all concerned parties and guarantees of commitment,” Aoun said, adding that “the implementation of the ceasefire could begin within 24 hours of final approval.”

Aoun described the latest round of direct negotiations between Lebanese and Israeli representatives in Washington as “very difficult.” He said talks only resumed after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stepped in following a pause in discussions ordered by Lebanese delegation leader Simon Karam.

The Lebanese leader said he had been communicating with both foreign and Lebanese officials since 2:00 a.m. in an attempt to move the ceasefire process forward.

Discussing the agreement reached in Washington, Aoun called it “the last opportunity,” warning that otherwise “each side will have to bear its responsibilities.”

He said he trusts American involvement in the process and that Lebanon is depending on President Donald Trump and his administration to help guarantee that the agreement is carried out. Aoun said the current arrangement differs from the November 27, 2024 agreement because it is designed to be a lasting one.

Regarding the pilot area proposed in the US-Lebanese-Israeli framework, Aoun said Lebanon suggested that the opening phase include Western and Eastern Zawtar as well as Beaufort Castle.

He added that Lebanon remains reliant on the American mediator, saying the mediator has maintained a firm position throughout the negotiations.