President Biden announces ceasefire to end fighting between Israel and Hezbollah
President Biden announces ceasefire to end fighting between Israel and Hezbollah
A ceasefire in Lebanon between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah appeared to be holding several hours after it began.
Summary
President Biden announced a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, effective Wednesday, ending over a year of deadly conflict that killed nearly 3,800 in Lebanon and displaced over 1.2 million.
The deal requires Hezbollah to pull forces 20 miles from Israel’s border, Israeli troop withdrawals within 60 days, and joint patrols by Lebanese forces and UN peacekeepers.
Biden emphasized Israel’s right to self-defense if terms are violated.
France supported implementation efforts, while Iran and Trump’s team were briefed.
Fighting between Israel and Hamas in Gaza remains unresolved.