German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock described the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon as a “ray of hope” for the entire region.
The German newspaper “Spiegel” reported, citing Baerbock, that this truce represents “a success for diplomacy and what can be achieved through it.”
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed his country’s welcome of reaching a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, calling on all parties to implement it fully.
The Canadian Prime Ministry published Trudeau saying: “Canada welcomes the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, which entered into force at 4:00 a.m. Jerusalem time.”
He stressed the necessity of this step to ensure stability and security in the region, thanking the United States and France for their efforts in achieving the agreement.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon would provide a measure of relief to civilians.
He added that immediate progress must be seen towards reaching a ceasefire in Gaza, releasing all hostages, and lifting restrictions on humanitarian access to the Strip.
For his part, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy affirmed Britain’s support for the role of UNIFIL forces in maintaining peace on the Blue Line between Israel and Lebanon, while strengthening cooperation with the Lebanese Armed Forces, and urged adherence to the ceasefire to pave the way for lasting peace.
- United Nations..
In an official statement, the United Nations Special Coordinator in Lebanon, Jeanine Plasschaert, welcomed the agreement, considering that ensuring the sustainability of its implementation in the long term requires “a lot of work.”
She said, “This detailed agreement represents the starting point for a decisive process aimed at ensuring the safety of civilians on both sides of the Blue Line.”
- European Union..
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed the agreement and described it as “very encouraging news” that will strengthen internal security and stability in Lebanon thanks to restricting the influence of Lebanese factions.
She stressed that the agreement is welcomed “primarily for the Lebanese and Israeli peoples affected by the fighting.”
Iran welcomed the cessation of the Israeli aggression against Lebanon, and Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei said that Tehran “welcomes the news of the end of the Zionist entity’s aggression against Lebanon,” stressing the continued “firm Iranian support for the Lebanese government, people and resistance.”
Egypt expressed its welcome for the ceasefire to enter into force in a step that would contribute to the start of a phase of de-escalation in the region.
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry explained that this will only be achieved through the full implementation of Security Council Resolution No. 1701 with all its elements, and enabling the Lebanese army to deploy in southern Lebanon and extend its control over the entire Lebanese territory.
The Foreign Ministry stressed that the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon should be a prelude to stopping the Israeli war on Gaza
The Turkish Foreign Ministry welcomed the positive outcome of the ceasefire negotiations in Lebanon, hoping that this ceasefire will be permanent.
She added: “The international community should put pressure on Israel to literally adhere to the ceasefire and compensate for the damage it caused to Lebanon.”
Announcing the agreement between Lebanon and Israel..
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday evening the mini-ministerial council’s approval of a ceasefire agreement between Tel Aviv and Lebanon.
This was followed by US President Joe Biden announcing that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a ceasefire in what is the bloodiest conflict between the two sides.
The ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel entered into force at four o’clock in the morning on Wednesday, more than a year after skirmishes turned into Israeli aggression and intense fighting.
Source: Novosti + RT
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What role do you think the international community can play in ensuring that this ceasefire leads to a lasting peace in the region?
## Interview with International Relations Expert
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. We’re joined today by Dr. Emily Carter, an expert on Middle Eastern international relations to discuss the recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Dr. Carter, thanks for being here.
**Dr. Carter:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:**
Let’s jump right in. The ceasefire went into effect just a couple of days ago. What’s the reaction been like from the international community?
**Dr. Carter:** There’s been a broadly positive response. [1](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/11/26/ceasefire-between-lebanons-hezbollah-and-israel-what-to-know)
Leaders like German Foreign Minister Baerbock and Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau have welcomed it as a “ray of hope” and a step towards stability.
We’ve also seen support from the UN, European Union, and even Iran, although their statement highlighted the cessation of aggression rather than a celebration of peace.
**Host:** You mentioned that Iran welcomed the end of aggression. How significant is Iran’s stance in all of this?
**Dr. Carter:** It’s worth noting that Iran is a major backer of Hezbollah. So their stance acknowledging the ceasefire, albeit framed as the end of aggression, could be seen as a cautious signal of willingness to de-escalate tensions.
However, it remains to be seen whether this marks a genuine shift in Iran’s policy towards the conflict.
**Host:** A lot of the international response has focused on the hope that this ceasefire can lead to lasting peace. Is that a realistic expectation?
**Dr. Carter:** I think it’s too early to say. While the ceasefire is a positive development, many challenges remain. As British Prime Minister Starmer pointed out, there’s still a conflict in Gaza, and resolving that alongside the situation on the Lebanese border will be crucial for long-term stability.
There are also concerns about the sustainability of the ceasefire itself.
The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon has acknowledged that maintaining peace will require a lot of work.
**Host:**
Dr. Carter, thanks so much for sharing your insights with us today. This is certainly a complex situation, and your analysis has given us a lot to consider.
