Netanyahu had defended the ceasefire, saying Israel has inflicted heavy damage on Hezbollah and could now focus its efforts on Hamas fighters in Gaza and his top security concern, Iran
By Moses Okorie
Following months of hostility between the state of Israel and Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon, which has resulted into the death of thousands of people especially in Lebanon, the two warring parties have agreed to a 60 days ceasefire beginning from Wednesday, November 27 by 02:00 GMT.
US President Joe Biden called a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah “good news” after Israel’s cabinet approves the deal.
Biden also said Israel has “destroyed” Hezbollah’s infrastructure in southern Lebanon, adding the deal is meant to bring about a “permanent cessation of hostilities”.
Over the next 60 days, the Lebanese army will “take control of their own territory”, he said.
Biden added Israel retains its right to “self-defence” if the deal is broken.
Office of the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel’s security cabinet has approved a ceasefire with Hezbollah.
Netanyahu’s office said the plan was approved by a 10-1 vote. The late-night vote came shortly before US President Joe Biden was expected to announce details of the deal in Washington.
Earlier, Netanyahu had defended the ceasefire, saying Israel has inflicted heavy damage on Hezbollah and could now focus its efforts on Hamas fighters in Gaza and his top security concern, Iran.
Netanyahu promised to strike Hezbollah hard if it violates the expected deal.