Hezbollah’s chief, Naim Qassem, has pledged to work closely with the Lebanese army to implement a ceasefire deal with Israel. The deal, which came into effect on Wednesday after over a year of hostilities, stipulates that Hezbollah will withdraw from areas south of the Litani river and let the Lebanese army deploy troops there as Israeli ground troops withdraw.
Qassem said his group has “approved the deal” and is committed to defending itself, but warned that Israel’s continued presence in Lebanese territory complicates the effort. The deal grants Israeli troops 60 days to complete their withdrawal, during which time tensions remain high.
Both Hezbollah and the Lebanese army have accused Israel of breaching the ceasefire, with Qassem claiming his group has scored a “divine victory” against Israel. The situation remains fragile, with the Reuters Daily Briefing newsletter providing all the news you need to start your day.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/hezbollah-chief-pledges-coordinate-with-army-implement-truce-2024-11-29