Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:51am on 27 Nov 2024,Wednesday International
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect in Lebanon on Wednesday after 14 months of conflict that claimed thousands of lives. Announced by U.S. President Joe Biden, the agreement aims for a permanent cessation of hostilities. Israeli forces will withdraw from southern Lebanon within 60 days, with Lebanese forces set to take over the territory. Mediated by Lebanese parliamentary speaker Nabih Berri, the deal received backing from France, with both nations pledging support for Lebanon's economic recovery and security. The conflict, sparked in October 2023, saw extensive cross-border attacks, displacing civilians and devastating infrastructure on both sides.
