What would a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah entail and would it succeed?

Deal to end 13 months of fighting between neighbouring countries could be announced on Tuesday eveningMiddle East crisis – latest updatesA ceasefire to pause the fighting between Israel and the Lebanese militia Hezbollah is expected to be announced as early as Tuesday evening by the US president, Joe Biden, and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, and come into effect sometime on Wednesday.The Biden administration, wary of regional escalation that could draw in Hezbollah’s major ally, Iran, has been trying to broker a truce for months. The conflict began 13 months ago when the powerful Lebanese militia began firing rockets and shells at Israel a day after the Palestinian group Hamas attacked Israel, triggering the Gaza war. Continue reading…



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Author : Bethan McKernan in Jerusalem

Publish date : 2024-11-26 19:57:18

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