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The deployment is the first challenge - then how to deal with the locals that want to return home", given the risks of unexploded ordnance
the source said
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In order to leave Lebanon, we must have our own security belt,
Ben-Gvir saidThe only way to halt the dangerous escalation we are witnessing in the region, and maintain regional and international stability, security and peace, is to resolve the question of Palestine,
he said in a speech to the U.N. read by his ambassador
We want an end to the aggression, of course, but not at the expense of the sovereignty of the state” of Lebanon
he said
Just as the Lebanese people deserve a future of security and prosperity, so do the people of Gaza,
Biden said
Over the coming days, the United States will make another push for Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza,
he addedToday, I have good news to report from the Middle East. I have spoken to the Prime Ministers of Lebanon and Israel. And I am pleased to announce: They have accepted the United States’ proposal to end the devastating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah,
the outgoing US President saidIt reminds us that peace is possible,
he said, calling the ceasefire a critical step toward long-term stability and prosperity in the regionHamas’s “only way out” is to release the remaining hostages and bring an end to the fighting, which would allow humanitarian relief into Gaza,
the US President statedIsrael must be bold in turning tactical gains against Iran and its proxies into a coherent strategy that secures Israel’s long term safety, and advances a broader peace and prosperity in the region,
the US President saidI just spoke with the prime ministers of Israel and Lebanon
The 82-year-old commander-in-chief said
We will do less if the mechanism does more, but we will have to do more if it ultimately does less.”
Senior Israeli officials have privately told their American counterparts
This is designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities. What is left of Hezbollah and other terrorist organizations will not be allowed, I emphasize, will not be allowed to threaten the security of Israel again,
he said
We have set [Hezbollah] back decades, eliminated … its top leaders, destroyed most of its rockets and missiles, neutralised thousands of fighters, and obliterated years of terror infrastructure near our border.”
Netanyahu noted what he said was the group’s weakness after 13 months of fighting, sayingWe are at a point of diminishing returns,
Shamir said
After reviewing the agreement signed by the enemy government, we will see if there is a match between what we stated and what was agreed upon by the Lebanese officials,
Mahmoud Qamati, deputy chair of Hezbollah’s political council, told the Al Jazeera news network
If Hezbollah breaks the agreement and tries to rearm, we will attack,
he saidThe people of Gaza have been through hell. Their world is absolutely shattered,
Biden said
Israel appreciates the U.S. contribution to the process, and reserves its right to act against any threat to its security,
Netanyahu saidLet me be clear, if Hezbollah or anyone else breaks the deal, and poses a direct threat to Israel, then Israel retains the right to self-defense consistent with international law,
the president said from the White House