EU demands: Sign the ceasefire - stop killing people
EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borell calls on Israel to "immediately" sign the proposed ceasefire with Hezbollah.
- No more excuses, no more demands. Stop fighting. Stop killing people, he says.
During the day, Israel carried out the largest attacks against Lebanon since the full-scale war with Hezbollah broke out in September. Israel's military states that it attacked 20 different targets.
At the same time, Israel is expected to make a decision on the proposed ceasefire today. According to information to CNN, Benjamin Netanyahu "in principle" has already approved the proposal during the night of Monday.
Blinken: Ceasefire in Lebanon could lead to peace in Gaza
The negotiations for a ceasefire in Lebanon are "in the final stages", according to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, according to AFP. A ceasefire would also mean a possible path to peace in Gaza, he says.
- By reducing tensions in the region, it can also help us end the conflict in Gaza.
Over the weekend, information has circulated that a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel would be very imminent. Hezbollah already stated earlier in November that they approved a proposal, and according to sources for CNN, among others, Benjamin Netanyahu must have "in principle" approved it.
Lebanon's prime minister: "Immediately introduce ceasefire"
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati demands that the proposal for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah be implemented "immediately". This is reported by AFP.
Mikati is also asking the international community for help in ensuring that the ceasefire ends.
According to information in other media, the agreement means that Lebanon's state army will take over control of the areas in the southern parts of the country where Israel and Hezbollah have clashed in ground battles in recent months.
According to information in several media, the agreement, if everything goes as planned, could come into effect as early as Wednesday.
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Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati demands that the proposal for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah be implemented "immediately". This is reported by AFP.
Mikati is also asking the international community for help in ensuring that the ceasefire ends.
According to information in other media, the agreement means that Lebanon's state army will take over control of the areas in the southern parts of the country where Israel and Hezbollah have clashed in ground battles in recent months.
According to information in several media, the agreement, if everything goes as planned, could come into effect as early as Wednesday.
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Netanyahu: Cease fire - now we can focus on Iran
The ceasefire with Hezbollah gives Israel the opportunity to focus on Iran. This is what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says in a speech shortly after the proposal was approved.
- We are changing the entire Middle East, and we are doing it thanks to our brave soldiers.
Israel's warfare in Lebanon has greatly weakened Hezbollah, according to Netanyahu, who believes that the terror-classified group "was thrown back decades in its development".
The ceasefire with Hezbollah gives Israel the opportunity to focus on Iran. This is what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says in a speech shortly after the proposal was approved.
- We are changing the entire Middle East, and we are doing it thanks to our brave soldiers.
Israel's warfare in Lebanon has greatly weakened Hezbollah, according to Netanyahu, who believes that the terror-classified group "was thrown back decades in its development".
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