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Lebanese President Says U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire Could Take Effect Within 24 Hours of Approval
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated on Thursday that a ceasefire agreed the previous evening between Lebanon and Israel could begin within a day once all parties approve it. Hezbollah has not commented on the agreement and has continued firing at Israeli troops.
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told local outlets on Thursday that a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreed the previous evening between Lebanon and Israel could come into force within 24 hours of all concerned parties approving it. The comments appeared to refer to Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, which has yet to comment on the ceasefire announced after talks between Lebanon and Israel in Washington.
Background on the Agreement Hezbollah is opposed to the direct talks and has continued firing at Israeli troops in Lebanon. Israel has kept up strikes. The ceasefire was reached after negotiations held in Washington.
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