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.
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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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