Israel and Lebanon Agree to Ceasefire After Intense Negotiations
TL;DR
The Israeli security cabinet has approved a US-brokered ceasefire deal with Lebanon, aiming to end over a year of conflict with Hezbollah. The agreement, effective from Wednesday, seeks to implement UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which calls for Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon and limits armed groups in the area. Despite the deal, tensions remain high, with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warning of forceful responses to any violations by Hezbollah. The decision has faced criticism from some Israeli officials and residents affected by the conflict.
- Israeli security cabinet approves Lebanon ceasefire deal, official says, after 11th-hour strikes on central Beirut CNN
- Israel-Lebanon permanent ceasefire has been accepted, Biden says CNBC
- Biden announces Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire agreement Al Jazeera English
- Netanyahu recommends approval of ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah ABC News
- Israel-Lebanon live: Israeli security cabinet approves ceasefire deal Reuters
Want the full story? Read the original reporting
Read on CNN