Ceasefire in Lebanon takes effect after two months of open conflict between Israel and Hezbollah

Joe Bidenpresident

I have some good news to report from the Middle East,

U.S. President Joe Biden said, announcing the deal in a speech in the Rose Garden of the White House

Benjamin Netanyahuisraeli Prime Minister

Focusing on the Iranian threat, fully restoring Israel’s military strength and isolating Hamas by separating the various conflict arenas.”

Ahead of Israel's approval of the deal, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cited three key reasons for supporting the ceasefire at this time

We hope that all parties will respect and comply with the terms of the agreement,

said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in a statement

Singapore reiterates its call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, as well as for the immediate, safe, and unconditional release of all remaining hostages,

said MFA

But there is a lot to do in these 60 days,

Hochstein said in the interview

The Lebanese army cannot deploy that many forces that quickly all across the south when they haven’t been there in such a long time,

he said, noting Lebanese armed forces will move in as Israeli forces depart

It's certainly possible that the precedent set by Israel declaring victory in its fight with Hezbollah, even if Hezbollah is not totally destroyed – that could be a similar precedent for declaring victory in its war against Hamas, even if Hamas isn't fully destroyed, and to begin the long phase of rebuilding and reconstructing Gaza.”

Pratt said

I do hope that we can expect it to hold … I believe that both sides have a very big interest in holding the ceasefire for the moment,

he added

This might allow him to continue the war for longer, as he clearly desires to do so,

said Pratt

I am not at all confident that this ceasefire will even last 60 days, let alone become permanent,

said political science lecturer Simon Frankel Pratt from the University of Melbourne

But so long as they remain displaced, that would sort of indicate that the security situation remains volatile,

he told CNA’s Asia First

It's possible it will, definitely, and we should be so lucky. I think that there are a lot of other interests, incentives and commitments that would need to be well managed and worked out in order for this to become permanent,

he added

Wouldn’t it be nice if those efforts were directed towards a hostage deal and ceasefire in Gaza too?”

he added

We welcome the successful conclusion of the negotiations to establish a ceasefire in Lebanon and hope that the ceasefire will be permanent,

the ministry said in a statement

We take this opportunity to recall that in order to ensure regional peace and stability, a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire must be declared in Gaza as soon as possible and Israel must cease its aggressive policies,

it added

Then Israeli troops will gradually pull out of the country which they invaded two months ago in response to a year of rocket attacks from Hezbollah were based in the south of Lebanon,

her co-host explained

The UK and its allies will continue to be at the forefront of efforts to break the ongoing cycle of violence in pursuit of a long-term. sustainable peace in the Middle East."

Nick also read out a statement from Sir Keir Starmer, which said

Let me be clear if Hezbollah or anybody else breaks the deal and poses a direct threat to Israel, then Israel detains the right to self-defence."

The show proceeded to share a clip from Joe Biden's speech in which he said

Good morning, it is Wednesday 27th November. A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has begun potentially ending months of conflict in Lebanon."

Sally began

A UN force would remain in the south, and over time, there would be an increased Lenaese military presence there too."

Sally continued to explain