politics
Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire
Lebanon and Israel have agreed to the implementation of a ceasefire, according to a joint statement with the United States released by the State Department on Wednesday following negotiations in Washington.
TL;DR
- Lebanon and Israel have agreed to implement a ceasefire.
- The agreement was announced in a joint statement with the United States after negotiations in Washington.
- The ceasefire is contingent on Hezbollah ceasing fire and evacuating operatives from the South Litani Sector.
- Previous ceasefire attempts had failed, with hostilities continuing.
- Iran stated it would not agree to a deal ending its conflict with the US and Israel unless Lebanon was covered.
- Lebanon and Israel will engage in further direct negotiations to build confidence and resolve other issues.