Ceasefire holds as Israel and Hezbollah begin withdrawal
Overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday, a ceasefire came into effect between Israel and Hezbollah, aiming to end the conflict in southern Lebanon. The Israeli forces will not withdraw from Lebanon immediately but are required to do so within 60 days, according to the terms of the agreement.
27 November 2024 09:14
On Wednesday at 2:00 AM GMT, the ceasefire commenced between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, as negotiated by the governments of Israel and Lebanon.
As a result of the agreement, Israeli troops will gradually withdraw from southern Lebanon over the next two months, transferring control to Lebanese governmental forces.
International support and supervision of the agreement
The ceasefire will be monitored by a mechanism composed of representatives from the USA, France, Lebanon, and Israel, with the United States playing a key role as the main mediator. This system is designed to ensure swift communication and response to any potential breaches of the agreement.
The conflict has caused significant losses on both the Israeli and Lebanese sides. Over one hundred Israeli residents were killed in attacks by the terrorist group Hezbollah, and around sixty thousand were displaced. Israel claims to have eliminated over two thousand Hezbollah militants and significantly weakened its military capabilities.
The situation on the Lebanese side was also severe. According to the Ministry of Health in Beirut, since October 2023, more than 3,800 Lebanese have been killed, a large portion of whom are civilians.
On Tuesday, U.S. President Joe Biden announced that Israel and Lebanon had accepted the proposal to end the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah. The aim of this agreement is to completely end the conflict and bring stability to the region.
