Israel and Lebanon to Ceasefire, US State Department: Lebanon Pledges to Prevent Hezbollah Attacks on Israel
The US State Department announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon. As part of the agreement, the Lebanese government committed to preventing Hezbollah from launching attacks against Israel. The 10-day ceasefire, starting April 16th, aims to facilitate negotiations for a permanent security and peace agreement.
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(Central News Agency Washington 16th Comprehensive Foreign Report) The US State Department announced that the ceasefire agreement reached today between Israel and Lebanon includes a commitment from the Lebanese government to prevent the domestic militant organization "Hezbollah" from launching any attacks against Israel.
Agence France-Presse reported that the State Department stated that as part of the ceasefire agreement, "the Lebanese government will take meaningful measures to prevent Hezbollah... from launching any attacks, operations, or hostile activities targeting Israeli objectives."
Lebanon was drawn into the US-led war against Iran after the Iranian-backed Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel.
This war has disrupted global energy trade, caused oil prices to surge, and could further impact the economy.
US President Donald Trump is trying to reach a peace agreement to end the war, and Israel's military operations in Lebanon have become a major obstacle.
The US State Department stated that Israel and Lebanon will implement a 10-day ceasefire starting at 5 PM ET on April 16th (21:00 GMT) to facilitate negotiations for a permanent security and peace agreement, and the ceasefire period may be extended if both parties agree.
Reuters reported that according to the ceasefire agreement text released by the US State Department, after the ceasefire takes effect, the Lebanese government will take action to prevent Hezbollah and other armed groups within its territory not belonging to the government from launching any attacks against Israel.
Israel, during the ceasefire, may take necessary self-defense measures against planned, imminent, or ongoing attacks. However, Israel agreed not to launch any offensive military operations within Lebanese territory during these 10 days.
According to the ceasefire agreement, the two countries have requested US assistance to promote further direct negotiations between them to resolve all outstanding issues, including the demarcation of their land border.
The agreement text released by the US State Department states: "Israel and Lebanon confirm that they are not currently in a state of war and commit to engaging in good faith direct negotiations facilitated by the United States, with the goal of reaching a comprehensive agreement that ensures the long-term security, stability, and peace of both countries." (Compiler: Yang Zhaoyan) 1150417
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Central Message
(Central News Agency Washington 16th Comprehensive Foreign Report) The US State Department announced that the ceasefire agreement reached today between Israel and Lebanon includes a commitment from the Lebanese government to prevent the domestic militant organization "Hezbollah" from launching any attacks against Israel.
Agence France-Presse reported that the State Department stated that as part of the ceasefire agreement, "the Lebanese government will take meaningful measures to prevent Hezbollah... from launching any attacks, operations, or hostile activities targeting Israeli objectives."
Lebanon was drawn into the US-led war against Iran after the Iranian-backed Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel.
This war has disrupted global energy trade, caused oil prices to surge, and could further impact the economy.
US President Donald Trump is trying to reach a peace agreement to end the war, and Israel's military operations in Lebanon have become a major obstacle.
The US State Department stated that Israel and Lebanon will implement a 10-day ceasefire starting at 5 PM ET on April 16th (21:00 GMT) to facilitate negotiations for a permanent security and peace agreement, and the ceasefire period may be extended if both parties agree.
Reuters reported that according to the ceasefire agreement text released by the US State Department, after the ceasefire takes effect, the Lebanese government will take action to prevent Hezbollah and other armed groups within its territory not belonging to the government from launching any attacks against Israel.
Israel, during the ceasefire, may take necessary self-defense measures against planned, imminent, or ongoing attacks. However, Israel agreed not to launch any offensive military operations within Lebanese territory during these 10 days.
According to the ceasefire agreement, the two countries have requested US assistance to promote further direct negotiations between them to resolve all outstanding issues, including the demarcation of their land border.
The agreement text released by the US State Department states: "Israel and Lebanon confirm that they are not currently in a state of war and commit to engaging in good faith direct negotiations facilitated by the United States, with the goal of reaching a comprehensive agreement that ensures the long-term security, stability, and peace of both countries." (Compiler: Yang Zhaoyan) 1150417
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FAQ
Who announced the ceasefire agreement?
The US State Department announced it.
How long is the ceasefire period?
It is for 10 days, starting from 5 PM ET on April 16th.