Three Ceasefire Agreements Take Effect in Middle East
Ceasefire deals between Israel and Hamas, Israel and Lebanon, and the U.S. and Iran remain active. Strikes and accusations of violations continue in each conflict zone.
Nbc NewsThree separate ceasefire agreements are currently active across the Middle East, yet strikes continue in each area. The agreements cover Gaza, Lebanon, and the conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Local hospitals in Gaza reported that Israeli strikes killed at least nine Palestinians overnight on Wednesday.
Gaza’s Health Ministry stated that more than 936 people have been killed since the agreement took effect. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said last week that he directed the military to increase its control over Gaza territory to 70 percent.
” Progress on the remaining elements of the 20-point proposal, including Hamas disarmament and further Israeli withdrawals, has stalled.
The Lebanese government has described the strikes as violations of the agreement. The Lebanese Embassy in Washington said Tuesday that Hezbollah had accepted a U.S. proposal for a mutual cessation of attacks. Hezbollah officials have denied giving such approval and rejected calls for withdrawal.
On Saturday, Lebanon’s armed forces condemned “repeated Israeli aggression against Lebanon” after two officers were killed in southern Lebanon. The Israel Defense Forces said it would review the incident.
A nearly two-month-old ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran paused large-scale strikes while broader talks continued. On Friday, the U.S. military reported shooting down Iranian missiles and drones aimed at the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf allies, and striking Iranian coastal radar sites in response.
Iran has accused the U.S. of breaching the ceasefire through a blockade of its ports and said it was targeting U.S. troops. The White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
