Amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East, the United States President Joe Biden has announced help in securing the ceasefire deal in Lebanon between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group in Lebanon, Hezbollah. The US President made the announcement on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, following Israel’s cabinet agreeing to the ceasefire deal after urging from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The deal reportedly has been effective from early Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Hezbollah has also agreed to a ceasefire deal with Israel. The deal is set to last for 60 days and is brokered by the United States. Meanwhile, Israel has also asked for the right to act if Hezbollah attempts to violate the deal, while Lebanon has opposed the provision.
This ceasefire is aimed at ending the cross-border fighting that has been taking place since last year.
According to the recent humanitarian reports, the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has displaced over 1.2 million people in Lebanon and about 50,000 Israelis. The war has also resulted in over 37,000 deaths of civilians in Lebanon over the last year. It has left about 16,000 people injured.
However, in a recent statement, President Joe Biden announced that both parties have agreed to a ceasefire. “Today, I have some good news to report for the Middle East. I just spoke with the prime minister of Israel and Lebanon. Pleased to announce that their government has accepted the United States proposal to end the devastating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. I want to thank President Emmanuel Macron of France for his partnership in reaching this moment,” President Biden said.
This ceasefire deal went into effect earlier on Wednesday, at 4 am (as per the local time), across the Lebanese-Israeli border.
Key terms of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal?
The ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah is designed to halt hostilities and promote stable peace in the region.
- Ceasefire Duration: It is designed to last for 60 days with the potential of extensions if both parties adhere to the terms.
- Troop Withdrawal: Under this deal, the Israelis will withdraw from Southern Lebanon, retreating to their side of the border.
- Hezbollah’s Armed Presence: Hezbollah will end its armed presence in Southern Lebanon, especially in the south of the Litani River.
- Deployment of Forces: About thousands of Lebanese troops and UN peacekeepers will be deployed to the region to ensure compliance with the ceasefire.
- Monitoring: The United States and France will work to monitor both Israel and Hezbollah and enforce ceasefire terms.
- Humanitarian Efforts: The ceasefire will allow citizens from both sides to return to their homes and rebuild their lives, schools, and businesses.
UK and US on Ceasefire Deal
The United States President Joe Biden and the United Kingdom Prime Minister hailed the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah. They expressed their delight at ending the conflict between both the parties.
In a post shared by Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, on his X handle. He shared that the provision will provide relief to the civilians who suffered from consequences during the previous months of conflict.
He highlighted that the deal will allow the displaced to return to their permanent homes and communities.
“We must see immediate progress towards a ceasefire deal in Gaza. The release of all hostages, and the removal of restrictions on desperately needed humanitarian aid,” Starmer added.
Does Biden fail to apply a deal in Gaza?
US President Biden, while announcing the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah, has said that the ceasefire does not apply to the ongoing crises between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
The war between Israel and Gaza began last year on October 7 after Hamas carried out an attack on Southern Israel. The attack claimed 1200 lives and thousands injured. The attack has been continuing to rage.
Biden said that the people of Gaza deserve an end to the fighting and displacement as Israeli strikes continue on that beleaguered territory.
While the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu has also assured us that he will achieve victory over Gaza and bring back the hostages to their homes. “I promised victory to you, and we will achieve victory. We will complete the destruction of Hamas. We will make sure that Gaza will no longer be a threat. And we will bring back the residents of the north to their homes. The war will not finish until we reach all of these goals, including until we bring all the residents of the north home,” Netanyahu added.
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