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Israel and Lebanon Agree on Conditional Ceasefire
Israel and Lebanon have reached a conditional ceasefire agreement, contingent on Hezbollah halting its attacks. This development follows escalating violence and aims to stabilize the region amidst ongoing tensions.
Ceasefire Agreement Details
The US State Department has announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, contingent on a complete cessation of attacks from Hezbollah. This comes after recent violence, including Israeli strikes that killed nine people in southern Lebanon and Hezbollah's retaliatory rocket fire into northern Israel.
Key points of the agreement include:
- Evacuation of all Hezbollah operatives from southern Lebanon.
- Creation of pilot zones for the Lebanese Armed Forces to control areas previously held by non-state actors.
- A commitment from both countries to negotiate further on June 22 for a comprehensive agreement.
Despite the announcement, Hezbollah has yet to publicly comment, and tensions remain high as both sides have tested the ceasefire with military actions. The situation is fluid, and the effectiveness of this agreement will depend on the cooperation of all parties involved.