Israel and Lebanon Agree to Implement Ceasefire Deal, US Says: What We Know
Summary
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire after meetings facilitated by the United States. The agreement requires a full stop to Hezbollah attacks and the removal of its fighters from a specific area in southern Lebanon.Key Facts
- The U.S. held a three-way meeting with Israel and Lebanon to discuss the ceasefire.
- President Donald Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hezbollah representatives about stopping the fighting.
- Despite the agreement, some armed clashes occurred on Monday evening, including Israel intercepting projectiles from Lebanon.
- Israel conducted strikes in the southern suburbs of Beirut before the ceasefire announcement.
- The State Department said the ceasefire demands Hezbollah end firing and leave the South Litani Sector in Lebanon.
- The three countries agreed future relations should be decided by Israel and Lebanon themselves.
- The parties involved criticized Iran for attacks and actions that destabilize the Middle East.
- Israel and Lebanon had been under a ceasefire since mid-April before recent tensions resumed.
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