Israel, Lebanon agree to ceasefire on condition of end to Hezbollah fire, US State Department says
Israel and Lebanon have reached a ceasefire agreement contingent upon the cessation of fire from Hezbollah. The US State Department announced that both parties will work towards establishing pilot zones under the exclusive control of the Lebanese army. This development follows discussions held in Washington DC earlier this year.
- ▪Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire.
- ▪The ceasefire is conditional on an end to Hezbollah's fire.
- ▪The US is facilitating the establishment of pilot zones controlled by the Lebanese army.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: lean left. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ Israel and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire if Hezbollah cuts off attacks — CBS News — Top
- ▪ West Asia war LIVE: Israel, Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Israel and Lebanon agree to full ceasefire, conditioned on steps by Hezbollah — Axios
- ▪ Israel and Lebanon agree to implement conditional ceasefire — Le Monde (EN)
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Israel, Lebanon agree to ceasefire on condition of end to Hezbollah fire, US State Department saysIt was further stated that “under US guidance, the two sides agreed to move quickly toward establishing pilot zones in which the Lebanese army will have exclusive control over the area."Follow us on GoogleTalks between the US, Lebanon, and Israel in Washington DC earlier this year. (photo credit: AMICHAI STEIN)
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