– I am pleased to announce that the governments of these countries have accepted the proposal United Statesaimed at ending the devastating conflict between Israelin a Hezbollahem – Biden announced on Tuesday during a speech in the Rose Garden in White House after holding talks with the prime ministers of Israel and Lebanonu.
As stated, according to achieved with help France agreement, the fights are scheduled to end at 4 a.m. on Wednesday and is intended to lead to a permanent cessation of hostilities. According to the presented plan, Israeli forces are to gradually withdraw from southern Lebanon over the next two months, and Lebanese government forces are to take control of this territory.
US on Israel's ceasefire with Hezbollah: Israel will have the right to respond
– What is left of Hezbollah will not be able to threaten Israel's security again. Over the next 60 days, the Lebanese army and security forces will be deployed to take control of their own territory again – Biden said.
He announced that although the US would not deploy its troops there, it and France would “provide the necessary assistance to ensure that the agreement is fully and effectively implemented.” Biden also stressed that if Hezbollah again creates a “direct threat” to security, Israel will have the right to respond.
Biden expressed hope that the fighting in Lebanon would end it will also contribute to ending the war in the Gaza Strip. He announced that in the coming days, together with, among others, Turkey, Qatar i Egypt intends to renew efforts for a ceasefire and the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip.
He also stated that this is a step towards a new order Middle Eastthe establishment of a Palestinian state and the normalization of Israel's relations with its neighbors, including Saudi Arabia.
Israel's ceasefire with Hezbollah. Israeli Politicians: A Historic Mistake
Israeli politicians reacted to the decision of the governments of Israel and Lebanon.
“This is not a ceasefire, it is a return to a strategy of appeasement, which will ultimately mean that we will have to return to Lebanon,” wrote Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gwir on social media, claiming that it was “historical mistake”.
– Netanyahu repeated that he would wage the war until complete victory, he simply did not say which side would win – commented the leader of the right-wing opposition party Our House of Israel, Avigdor Lieberman.
The agreement was also sharply criticized by representatives of local governments in northern Israel, from which approximately 60,000 people were evacuated due to Hezbollah shelling. people.
Middle East. Ursula von der Leyen: The ceasefire is an opportunity for Lebanon
“The announced ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is very encouraging news. Above all for the Lebanese and Israeli people affected by the fighting. Lebanon will have a chance to increase security internal and stability thanks to reducing the influence of Hezbollah,” she wrote on the X website.
Also a representative UN Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, responsible for Lebanon, welcomed the news of the agreement. In a press release, she noted that a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon would be necessary “enormous work to ensure its durability”.
“This is a key agreement the moment the critical process beginsaimed at ensuring the security of civilians on both sides of the Blue Line, the demarcation line established by the United Nations between Lebanon and Israel,” she said.
Emmanuel Macron calls on Lebanese politicians to act
French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that a ceasefire agreed between Israel and Lebanon should open the way to a similar agreement in the Gaza Strip.
In his opinion, now should appear “political courage that will ensure long-term peace and security for all in the Middle East.” Macron also called on Lebanese politicians to organizing presidential elections without delay.
– This is the responsibility of the Lebanese authorities and all those with political responsibility. The restoration of Lebanon's sovereignty requires the immediate election of the President of the Republic, stressed the French president.
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