Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: United States President Joe Biden announced Early Wednesday that the Prime Ministers of Lebanon and Israel, have accepted the US proposal to end the ongoing ‘devastating conflict’. In a social media post, Biden said, “Today, I have good news to report from the Middle East. I have spoken to the Prime Ministers of Lebanon and Israel. And I am pleased to announce: They have accepted the United States proposal to end the devastating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.”
In a separate post today, Biden declared that the fighting across the Lebanon-Israel border will end tomorrow. “Lasting security for the people of Israel and Lebanon cannot be achieved only on the battlefield – that’s why I directed my team to work with the governments of Israel and Lebanon to forge a ceasefire,” he added.
Today, I have good news to report from the Middle East.
I have spoken to the Prime Ministers of Lebanon and Israel. And I am pleased to announce:
---Advertisement---They have accepted the United States’ proposal to end the devastating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
— President Biden (@POTUS) November 26, 2024
In a statement released by Israel, it was noted, “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke this evening with US President Joe Biden and thanked him for the US involvement in achieving the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon and for the understanding that Israel maintains freedom of action in enforcing it.”
Will Peace Return To Middle East Now?
While the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah will lead to a welcome pause, political analysts believe the lasting peace in the Middle East remains uncertain.
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Joint Statement By Joe Biden & Emmanuel Macron
In a joint statement from US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron, it was announced, “Today, after many weeks of tireless diplomacy, Israel and Lebanon have accepted a cessation of hostilities between Israel and Lebanon.”
“The announcement today will cease the fighting in Lebanon, and secure Israel from the threat of Hezbollah and other terrorist organizations operating from Lebanon. This announcement will create the conditions to restore lasting calm and allow residents in both countries to return safely to their homes on both sides of the Blue Line”, the statement read.
French President Macron Welcomes Ceasefire Agreement
President of France Emmanuel Macron also shared the news in a post on X. “I wanted to welcome the ceasefire agreement reached today between Israel and Lebanon,” Macron said.
Je tenais à saluer l’accord de cessez-le-feu agréé ce jour entre Israël et le Liban. pic.twitter.com/0vHbMBLOFe
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) November 26, 2024
Israel and Lebanon have been engaged in a prolonged conflict that began on October 8 last year, when Hezbollah attacked Israeli-controlled territory in solidarity with Hamas and Palestinians in Gaza, as reported by CNN.
This incident sparked a series of tit-for-tat border attacks, which eventually escalated into a major military offensive launched by Israel in mid-September.
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