Trump team claims credit for Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire – hours after Biden announced it

The State of Qatar welcomes the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon and hopes it will serve as a model for a similar agreement to end the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip,

Qatar’s foreign ministry said in a statement

We believe that this is the beginning of an opportunity for a more stable Middle East in which Israel’s security is assured and US interests are secured,

he added

Qatar believes this agreement will pave the way for a broader consensus that ensures lasting peace and stability in the region,

the foreign ministry said

Jake Sullivannational security adviser

President Biden intends to begin that work today by having his envoys engage with Turkey, Qatar, Egypt and other actors in the region,

Sullivan said

We hope that all parties will respect and comply with the terms of the agreement,

said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement

Mao Ning (diplomat)foreign ministry spokeswoman

We support all efforts conducive to easing tensions and achieving peace and welcome the agreement reached by relevant parties on a ceasefire,

foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said

Today’s announcement is a critical step … and so I applaud the courageous decision made by the leaders of Lebanon and Israel to end the violence,

he said in remarks from the Rose Garden Tuesday

Michael Waltzrepresentative

I have never in my lifetime seen the world falling apart like it is under Joe Biden,

Waltz told Florida Politics in July

There’s zero doubt that Iran is pulling back to regroup ahead of Trump coming into office,

he said

Good morning, it is Wednesday 27th November. A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has begun potentially ending months of conflict in Lebanon."

Sally began

Then Israeli troops will gradually pull out of the country which they invaded two months ago in response to a year of rocket attacks from Hezbollah were based in the south of Lebanon,

her co-host explained

The UK and its allies will continue to be at the forefront of efforts to break the ongoing cycle of violence in pursuit of a long-term. sustainable peace in the Middle East."

Nick also read out a statement from Sir Keir Starmer, which said

Joe Bidenpresident

Let me be clear if Hezbollah or anybody else breaks the deal and poses a direct threat to Israel, then Israel detains the right to self-defence."

The show proceeded to share a clip from Joe Biden's speech in which he said

A UN force would remain in the south, and over time, there would be an increased Lenaese military presence there too."

Sally continued to explain

This agreement, which was announced by US President Joe Biden last night, came into effect at 4am local time today, which was about two o'clock here in the UK."

Jon continued

The deal involves Hezbollah fighters moving around 20 miles from the Israeli border north of the Litani River."

Sally added

People on both sides of the border want to live in genuine and lasting security,

Baerbock said in a statement, calling the deal "a success for diplomacy".

Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaertlebanon

Nothing less than the full and unwavering commitment of both parties is required,

U.N. Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, said in a statement

The announcement today will cease the fighting in Lebanon, and secure Israel from the threat of Hezbollah and other terrorist organizations operating from Lebanon,

the leaders said in a joint statement

Lebanon will have an opportunity to increase internal security and stability thanks to Hezbollah's reduced influence,

she said