Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Takes Effect After Cross-Border Clashes
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has taken effect, welcomed by Iran's foreign ministry. The agreement followed cross-border clashes between Israeli forces and Iran-backed Hezbollah, resulting in casualties on both sides. The US State Department stated that the Lebanese government pledged to prevent Hezbollah attacks on Israel.
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(Central News Agency, Jerusalem, 16th, comprehensive foreign report) A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has taken effect, and the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed pleasure at the ceasefire agreement reached by Lebanon. However, shortly before the ceasefire took effect, the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group "Hezbollah" once again exchanged fire with Israel across the border.
Lebanon was drawn into the US-Israel war against Iran after Hezbollah, supported by Iran, fired rockets at Israel.
US President Donald Trump earlier stated that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to implement a 10-day ceasefire starting at 21:00 GMT (5:00 AM Taiwan time on the 17th).
The US State Department stated that the ceasefire agreement reached today between Israel and Lebanon includes a commitment from the Lebanese government to prevent any attacks by Hezbollah against Israel.
Hezbollah has not yet officially stated whether it recognizes the ceasefire, but a member of the organization told AFP today that Hezbollah would abide by the ceasefire if Israel stopped attacking its militants.
State media IRNA reported that Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei today expressed pleasure at the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement, describing it as part of a two-week ceasefire agreement previously reached between Iran and the United States to suspend the Middle East war.
However, shortly before the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire took effect, Israeli forces and Hezbollah engaged in a new round of cross-border clashes today. Israeli rescue units reported two injuries, one of whom was seriously injured.
The Lebanese Ministry of Health stated that an Israeli airstrike on the southern town of Ghaziyeh caused at least 7 deaths and 33 injuries. (Compiler: Yang Zhaoyan) 1150417
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(Central News Agency, Jerusalem, 16th, comprehensive foreign report) A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has taken effect, and the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed pleasure at the ceasefire agreement reached by Lebanon. However, shortly before the ceasefire took effect, the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group "Hezbollah" once again exchanged fire with Israel across the border.
Lebanon was drawn into the US-Israel war against Iran after Hezbollah, supported by Iran, fired rockets at Israel.
US President Donald Trump earlier stated that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to implement a 10-day ceasefire starting at 21:00 GMT (5:00 AM Taiwan time on the 17th).
The US State Department stated that the ceasefire agreement reached today between Israel and Lebanon includes a commitment from the Lebanese government to prevent any attacks by Hezbollah against Israel.
Hezbollah has not yet officially stated whether it recognizes the ceasefire, but a member of the organization told AFP today that Hezbollah would abide by the ceasefire if Israel stopped attacking its militants.
State media IRNA reported that Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei today expressed pleasure at the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement, describing it as part of a two-week ceasefire agreement previously reached between Iran and the United States to suspend the Middle East war.
However, shortly before the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire took effect, Israeli forces and Hezbollah engaged in a new round of cross-border clashes today. Israeli rescue units reported two injuries, one of whom was seriously injured.
The Lebanese Ministry of Health stated that an Israeli airstrike on the southern town of Ghaziyeh caused at least 7 deaths and 33 injuries. (Compiler: Yang Zhaoyan) 1150417
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