Beirut. Israel has agreed to a ceasefire with Lebanon. This agreement will come into force at midnight (Israeli time) on 27 November. Israel’s Security Cabinet, the country’s top decision-making body under the government, has agreed to the ceasefire. Prime Minister Netanyahu said in a speech after the agreement that the length of the ceasefire depends on what happens in Lebanon. We will enforce the agreement and respond strongly to any violations. We will remain united till victory.
On the other hand, amid growing hopes of a ceasefire, Israeli fighter planes on Tuesday targeted and bombed several targets in Lebanon’s capital Beirut. These attacks were carried out before the Israeli cabinet meeting. Efforts are being made to reach a settlement through the mediation of America.
A senior Israeli official and Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdullah Habib have expressed the possibility of an agreement. This could pave the way for an end to the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. However, senior Hezbollah official and MP Hassan Fadlallah said that his organization would remain active despite the ceasefire. While European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has appealed to Israel to accept the ceasefire agreement.
US President Joe Biden said that 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 that they have accepted the United States’ offer to end the devastating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
G-7 foreign ministers said now is the time for a Lebanon ceasefire agreement. Meanwhile, Israel carried out airstrikes at several places in the southern suburbs of Beirut. This densely populated area is said to be a stronghold of Hezbollah.
The Israeli military said that 20 targets were attacked in just 120 seconds. Hezbollah positions are being targeted throughout the city. Here, several air strikes were carried out in central Beirut on Tuesday evening.
The attack came after the Israeli army issued its first order to evacuate four areas of the city. The Israeli army has also targeted a school in Gaza City. According to medical officials, displaced families had taken shelter here. Ten Palestinians were killed in the attack.