U.S. officials have provided assurances to Lebanon that Israel will reduce its military operations in Beirut and its southern suburbs, according to Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister, Najib Mikati, on Tuesday.

Mikati stated in a written statement from his office that during discussions with American officials last week, they received a form of guarantee aimed at de-escalating tensions in these areas. He did not elaborate on the specifics of the assurances but emphasized that Washington is committed to exerting pressure on Israel to achieve a ceasefire.

Since late last week, Israel has refrained from conducting strikes in the southern suburbs of Beirut, following a period of near-daily attacks that resulted in significant destruction and numerous casualties. The area has seen targeted strikes against several high-ranking Hezbollah figures, including the death of leader Hassan Nasrallah in a major attack on September 27.

Mikati also noted that international efforts are ongoing to establish a ceasefire to halt the conflict between the Israeli military and Hezbollah.

Since October of the previous year, hostilities have been ongoing along Lebanon’s southern border with Israel, coinciding with Israel’s military actions in Gaza, which were initiated following Hamas’ assault on southern Israel.

In recent weeks, Israel has significantly intensified its bombing campaign in Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah’s strongholds in southern Lebanon, the southern suburbs of Beirut, and the eastern Bekaa region. Additional regions of Lebanon have also experienced bombardment.