Al Jazeera understands that US and Afghan officials are close to signing a deal on the future of controversial night raids, which have become a major hurdle in discussions over the long-term relations between the two countries.

The agreement will give Afghan security forces the lead role in the operations and provide Afghan judicial oversight, officials said.

NATO footage of one such raid, which was filmed in the Sarobi district east of Kabul, shows family members looking shocked and frightened as their home is searched by soldiers and a man is questioned.

No charges were brought as a result of the raid and the family were entirely innocent.

The deal is expected to help clear the way for a broader strategic partnership agreement that will govern the US presence in Afghanistan once Afghan forces take full responsibility for security by the end of 2014.

Al Jazeera's James Bays reports.