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 are some of the potential implications of the ceasefire for Lebanon’s internal political landscape?
## Interview: International Reactions to Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. We saw a significant development this week with a ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States and France taking hold between Israel and Hezbollah. Joining us today is Dr. Sarah Jones, a Middle Eastern geopolitical analyst, to discuss the international reaction to this landmark deal.
Dr. Jones, thanks for being here.
**Dr. Jones:** It’s a pleasure to be with you.
**Host:** Let’s start with the overall tone. The ceasefire seems to have been met with widespread international relief.
**Dr. Jones:** Absolutely. The international community has largely welcomed this agreement. It’s been described as a “ray of hope” for the region by German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, who praised it as a success for diplomacy [[1](https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-poised-approve-ceasefire-with-hezbollah-israeli-official-says-2024-11-26/)]. Similar sentiments were expressed by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. All emphasized the urgent need for stability in the region and the importance of this ceasefire in achieving that goal.
**Host:** It’s interesting that you mention the European Union. Von der Leyen seemed to suggest that the deal could also help limit the influence of Lebanese factions within Lebanon itself.
**Dr. Jones:** Yes, she did, and that highlights a key implication of this ceasefire. While it focuses on bringing an end to the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, there are broader implications for Lebanon internally. Many believe this could pave the way for increased stability and potentially even a weakening of Hezbollah’s grip on the country.
**Host:** Certainly a complex situation with a lot of moving parts. What about those countries who haven’t been as vocal in their support, or perhaps even expressed reservations?
**Dr. Jones:** Iran is a notable example. Their Foreign Ministry welcomed the end of “Israeli aggression,” highlighting their continued support for Hezbollah. Understandably, this emphasizes the complexities of the situation and the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region.
**Host:**
Thanks for shedding light on these important developments, Dr. Jones. We’ll continue to follow this story as it unfolds.
