As previously announced, he announced in his speech that Israel’s defense council approved the plan for a cease-fire with Lebanon and will take it to the cabinet as well. However, from the moment it was accepted by the defense council, it seems unlikely that it will not get the approval from the cabinet as well.
Initially in his speech he praised the efforts of all of Israel’s armed forces for their successes on the battlefield and pointed out that they remain committed to the destruction of Hamas.
He then referred to Lebanon stressing “I am examining all fronts at the same time. That is why I presented to the Cabinet a plan for a ceasefire in Lebanon. The length of the ceasefire depends on what happens in Lebanon. If Hezbollah tries to attack us, if it arms itself and rebuilds infrastructure near the border, we will attack.”
He then said the time was “right for a ceasefire” for three reasons – the Iranian threat, the renewal of Israeli forces and the isolation of Hamas. “The ceasefire agreement now means that we will focus on the Iranian threat,” he said.
“A good agreement is an agreement that is implemented and we will implement it,” he added, pointing out that “we are changing the face of the Middle East.”
The supervisory role of the US and what the agreement provides
According to what has become known, the two parties involved have agreed on all the remaining details. The agreement includes a US-led monitoring committee to monitor implementation and address violations.
The U.S. has agreed to give Israel assurances that include supporting Israeli military action against direct threats from Lebanese soil and for action that would disrupt things like the restoration of Hezbollah’s military presence near the border or the smuggling of heavy weapons, Israelis say. and American officials.
- What the decision means: Since the start of the war more than 3,500 Lebanese have been killed and more than 15,000 injured in more than a year of conflict. Most of the casualties came from the Lebanese side of the border, although around 140 Israeli soldiers and civilians have been killed. The deal will also allow hundreds of thousands of civilians on both sides of the border to gradually return to their homes.
- What the deal includes: The Lebanese army will deploy to areas near the border and Hezbollah will move its heavy weapons north of the Litani River.
Sweeping bombing of Beirut and its suburbs before the ceasefire
Israel’s military said today it recorded at least 20 rockets fired into Israeli territory from Lebanon, as Israel’s security cabinet meets to decide on a ceasefire with the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah.
After air raid warning sirens sounded in the Haifa Bay area of northern Israel, five missiles originating from Lebanon were intercepted, the military said.
Then the military also reported the detection, a little earlier, of another five missiles, aimed at the Western Upper Galilee, some of which, according to the military, were intercepted.
Shortly afterwards, the military said about ten missiles were detected coming from Lebanon, some of which were also intercepted as well as a “suspicious aerial object”.
