Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he would recommend his cabinet approve a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon’s Hezbollah, brokered by the United States. This announcement comes amid continued Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon, which have killed at least 23 people. The Israeli military has issued numerous evacuation warnings, signaling that it is intensifying its attacks before any ceasefire takes effect.
In a televised statement, Netanyahu revealed that the cabinet vote on the ceasefire was expected later that day, although the exact terms and timing of the ceasefire were not disclosed. This ceasefire would bring an end to nearly 14 months of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, but it would not affect Israel’s ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza.
Meanwhile, Hezbollah continued its rocket attacks, triggering air raid sirens across northern Israel. The Lebanese government has also expressed support for the ceasefire, and if approved by all parties, it would mark a significant step toward resolving the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, which has heightened tensions across the region and raised concerns about the involvement of Iran.
In Lebanon, the evacuation warnings led to scenes of panic, with residents fleeing, causing traffic jams and people huddling in public spaces.
