Ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Hezbollah group in Lebanon came into effect on the morning of November 27, ending nearly 14 months of hostilities.
This was reported by Times of Israel.
Who among the leadership of the Lebanese group Hezbollah was eliminated by IsraelIsrael has eliminated the long-time leader of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, his successors, and over a dozen other commanders. More details are available in the infographic.The agreement includes a 60-day transition period during which the Israel Defense Forces will withdraw their troops from southern Lebanon, while the Lebanese army will deploy about 5,000 soldiers south of the Litani River.
The Hezbollah forces will leave Southern Lebanon, and its military infrastructure will be dismantled.
The group has not officially commented on the ceasefire; however, its senior representative, Hassan Fadlallah, stated to the Lebanese TV channel Al Jadeed TV that, "Hezbollah will emerge from the war stronger."
Iran, which supports Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Yemeni Houthis, has expressed its approval of the ceasefire.
Following the implementation of the ceasefire agreement, a representative of the Israel Defense Forces warned peaceful Lebanese residents against returning to villages in the south of the country: "With the ceasefire agreement coming into effect and in accordance with its provisions, the Israel Defense Forces remain on alert at their positions in southern Lebanon. Do not approach the villages that the Israel Defense Forces have evacuated or the forces of the Israel Defense Forces in this area. For your safety and the safety of your families, avoid entering this area."
However, the Reuters agency reported that just a few hours after the ceasefire took effect, streams of vehicles headed south, carrying people who had previously been forced to leave their homes.
Recall that yesterday, the Israeli military cabinet approved the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Joe Biden stated that the U.S., along with other countries, "will provide the necessary assistance to implement the peace agreement" to the parties involved in the conflict.