Summary
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon began at midnight, pausing deadly fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. The United Nations and the United States welcomed the truce, but both sides kept their right to defend themselves if attacked.
Key Facts
- The ceasefire started Thursday night and is set to last 10 days.
- The conflict has killed over 2,100 Lebanese people and displaced more than 2.1 million.
- The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for all parties to respect the ceasefire.
- The United States helped negotiate the ceasefire and invited Israeli and Lebanese leaders for talks at the White House.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the ceasefire a chance for peace but refused to withdraw troops from southern Lebanon.
- Terms allow Israel to defend itself against ongoing or planned attacks, but offensive actions are restricted.
- Lebanon and Hezbollah urged residents to be careful when returning to homes due to ongoing risks.
- Iran welcomed the ceasefire and stressed the need for Israel’s full withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
