Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces readiness to enforce a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, signaling potential de-escalation in ongoing regional tensions.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday that Israel is nearing the implementation of a ceasefire in Lebanon, where it has been conducting operations against Hezbollah, the political and militant group.
In a televised address after meeting with his security cabinet, Netanyahu stated that the ceasefire agreement is nearly complete and only requires final government approval. He did not specify any timeframe for its implementation, noting instead that “the duration of the ceasefire depends on developments in Lebanon.”
Netanyahu warned that, with complete coordination from the US, they are preserving full freedom to act against Hezbollah and pledged a “forceful” response to any potential breach of the ceasefire.
He emphasized, “We will launch an attack if Hezbollah breaches the agreement by attempting to rearm. We will respond with force if it tries to reconstruct any terrorist infrastructure near the border or engages in actions such as firing a rocket, digging tunnels, or transporting missiles.”
Media reports indicate that the agreement is set to take effect tomorrow at 10 a.m. local time. Under this plan, Israel will complete its withdrawal from Lebanon within 60 days, and Hezbollah along with any other armed groups based in Lebanon are forbidden from launching attacks against Israel. Additionally, it has been reported that the United States has promised to facilitate discussions between the two nations aimed at establishing an officially recognized border.
For months leading up to September, Israel had been conducting a low-intensity campaign against Hezbollah. In that month, they sabotaged thousands of the group’s communication devices and launched a significant bombing campaign in Lebanon, which was followed by a ground operation.
Netanyahu praised the operation as a success, claiming that Hezbollah has become considerably weaker since the onset of hostilities. He noted that “years of terror infrastructure” have been destroyed and emphasized that thousands of fighters and most of its leaders have been killed.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday that the country is nearing the implementation of a ceasefire in Lebanon, where it has been conducting operations against Hezbollah, both a political and militant organization.
In a televised address after meeting with his security cabinet, Netanyahu announced that the ceasefire deal is nearly complete and just requires final government approval. He did not specify a timeline, simply stating that “the duration of the ceasefire depends on what takes place in Lebanon.”
Netanyahu warned that, with complete understanding from the US, Israel is preserving full freedom of action against Hezbollah. He promised to respond “with force” to any potential ceasefire violations.
“We will attack if Hezbollah breaks the agreement and attempts to rearm,” he emphasized. “We will also strike if there is any effort to rebuild terror infrastructure near the border. Any rocket fire, tunnel digging, or transport of missiles by truck will prompt an attack from us.”
Media reports indicate that the agreement is set to come into effect tomorrow at 10 a.m. local time. Under this pact, Israel will withdraw its forces from Lebanon within a 60-day timeframe, and Hezbollah along with other armed groups based in Lebanon are barred from launching attacks against Israel. Additionally, it has been reported that the US has committed to assisting discussions between the two countries aimed at establishing an officially recognized border.
Before September, Israel had been engaged in a low-intensity campaign against Hezbollah for several months. This escalated when they sabotaged thousands of the group’s communication devices and initiated a significant bombing campaign in Lebanon, which was subsequently followed by a ground operation.
Netanyahu praised the operation as a success, noting that Hezbollah has become considerably weaker since the onset of hostilities. He highlighted the destruction of “years of terror infrastructure,” along with thousands of fighters and most leaders being eliminated.
