Israel has approved a ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, as reported by The Jerusalem Post. The agreement is set to begin on Wednesday, November 27, at 10:00 AM local time.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the ceasefire will depend on Hezbollah's actions and warned that any violations would lead to military retaliation.
Netanyahu said that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had already significantly weakening Hezbollah, “setting it back decades.” He also noted key achievements, including the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and the destruction of the group's infrastructure and weapons.
According to Reuters, the ceasefire terms include Israel withdrawing its troops from southern Lebanon and the Lebanese army taking control of the area. Lebanon must also ensure no armed groups remain south of the Litani River. Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib announced that 5,000 Lebanese soldiers would be deployed to the region, with possible U.S. support for rebuilding infrastructure damaged during the conflict.
Netanyahu said the ceasefire would allow Israel to focus on countering Iran, rebuilding its military capabilities, and isolating Hamas.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed hope that the ceasefire would reduce violence and bring stability. He said it could save lives, ease tensions, and allow displaced civilians to return home.
The conflict began in October 2023 when Hezbollah launched rockets into Israel during a Hamas attack. This led to heavy fighting, civilian evacuations, and significant losses for Hezbollah. In response, Israel launched operations in Lebanon, which killed Nasrallah and his two successors.
