Israel moving towards Hezbollah ceasefire but issues remain, spokesperson says

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

The deal involves Hezbollah fighters moving around 20 miles from the Israeli border north of the Litani River."

Sally added

This agreement, which was announced by US President Joe Biden last night, came into effect at 4am local time today, which was about two o'clock here in the UK."

Jon continued

That's nonsense that the USA will work with the LAF [Lebanese Armed Forces]

he told MailOnline

We have always called for de-escalation, restraint and a return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy. We hope these developments will lead to peace and stability in the wider region,

it added

We have informed mediators in Egypt, Qatar and Turkey that Hamas is ready for a ceasefire agreement and a serious deal to exchange prisoners,

the official told AFP, however accusing Israel of obstructing an agreement

This is pretty much a total Israeli victory

Edmund Fitton-Brown, Senior Advisor to the Counter Extremism Project and former Ambassador of the UK to Yemen, told MailOnline