The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, approved by the Israeli political-military cabinet on Tuesday afternoon, came into effect at 04:00 on Wednesday morning local time (05:00 Moscow time).
In Israel, the alarm sirens warning of bombings or drone infiltration last sounded more than four hours ago. There have also been no reports of Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) attacks from Lebanon in recent hours.
On Tuesday night, the Israeli political-military cabinet approved by an absolute majority a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon. Before the confirmation of the Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu He delivered a speech to the nation, during which he explained the need for a ceasefire on the northern front, stressing that in the event of any violation of the truce by Hezbollah, Israel would resume hostilities.
According to the settlement plan proposed by the United States, over the next 60 days the Lebanese army should occupy territories in the south of the country, and Hezbollah forces and infrastructure should withdraw north of the Litani River, which in different areas flows at 20 – 30 kilometers from the border with Israel. During this time, Israel must completely withdraw its armed forces from the territory of the neighboring country.
The agreement provides for the creation of an international oversight committee led by the United States to monitor its implementation and eliminate violations. The United States agreed to provide Israel with guarantees that include support for Israeli military actions against imminent threats from Lebanese territory, as well as actions to suppress the possible reestablishment of Hezbollah’s military presence in southern Lebanon, RIA Novosti clarifies.
