Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Tuesday that Israel has agreed to a ceasefire deal with Lebanon, aiming to end the ongoing conflict that has escalated since last year’s Gaza war. The Israeli security cabinet had earlier approved the deal, and Netanyahu announced that it would be presented to the full cabinet later the same evening. The ceasefire is expected to take effect on Wednesday.
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Under the agreement, Israeli troops will withdraw from southern Lebanon, while the Lebanese army will deploy in the region. Hezbollah, a key player in the conflict, will cease its armed presence south of the Litani River. Netanyahu warned that Israel would respond forcefully to any violations, particularly from Hezbollah, asserting that the country retains “complete military freedom of action.”
Despite the ceasefire deal, hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah continued with intense airstrikes across Lebanon, particularly in Beirut. At least 18 people have been reported dead due to the strikes. While the ceasefire deal paves the way for a broader peace effort, it does not directly address the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
This diplomatic breakthrough comes after months of escalating violence in the region, but the situation remains tense as both sides brace for the potential consequences of the deal.
