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Israel appreciates the contribution of the United States in the process, and maintains its right to act against any threat to its security.
Netanyahu's office said
That's why the return of security to southern Lebanon and preventing the resupply of Hezbollah is so important,
he said at the time
It was obvious at the time that it wasn't going to work, that Hezbollah would not retreat north of the Litani River permanently, that the Lebanese Armed Forces would not be able to take Lebanon, that UNIFIL, the U.N. interim force peacekeepers, would be able to do their job any better than had,
Bolton explainedMilitarily, for Israel, it is a strategic advantage, allowing it to concentrate military efforts exclusively on Gaza without fearing a northern front escalation. Let's not hope for this,
said Abdul Wahed
The secretary-general urges the parties to fully respect and swiftly implement all of their commitments made under this agreement … to undertake immediate steps toward the full implementation of Security Council resolution 1701 (2006)."
In a statement, Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said.jpg)
There is genuine hope that the ceasefire deal will last, although many question marks remain,
wrote Daniel Byman, a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and professor at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service
Now I think the political and geopolitical stars are both aligned and we’re going to see what we can do over the next 50, whatever days it is,
the official said
An Israeli-Hezbollah ceasefire would be a significant and welcome success,
wrote Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and former US diplomatAfter October 7, Israel is far less trusting of deterrence and more of a believer in keeping its enemies weak,
he wroteIrony of ironies it might well fall apart on Trump’s watch,
he addedWe hope that in due course communities on both sides of the border will be able to return safely to their homes and livelihoods,
Mr Rosenberg said
I have set out my position very clearly in relation to the sale of capability to Israel to defend itself against attacks, such as those from Iran, and I am very clear that we will continue to do so.”
But challenged by SNP MP Brendan O’Hara on what he called the UK’s “morally repugnant” arms sales to Israel, Sir Keir saidA huge international effort will be needed if this agreement is to endure. If it works, it could bring long awaited relief for many and potentially a pathway to sustainable peace…. The key to a sustainable end to the conflict in Gaza remains the release of the hostages. Hamas should release all remaining hostages immediately and unconditionally.”
She addedWe strongly urge all parties to use this agreement to open a pathway to a lasting peace.” ... We must seize this moment. It must be a turning point that builds momentum towards a lasting peace across the Middle East. In Gaza, we need an immediate ceasefire, the release of all the hostages and an end to Israeli restrictions on aid. The intolerable suffering must end.”
He addedWe must seize this opportunity to build trust, de-escalate tensions and push for a wider ceasefire.”
He told MPsTo get around the issue, media reports had suggested that the US would issue a letter supporting Israel's right to act,
the BBC reported
Even its imperfect implementation in 2006 brought over 16 years of relative peace and stability. Both sides are ready for that."
Resolution 1701 was often criticized, Abercrombie-Winstanley pointed outThe countries that support [the Israelis] must provide guarantees,
Ms Sahili addedWe are happy because we will return to our country and homeland in the south,
Hala Saeed, a Lebanese woman displaced from her home, told The Associated Press
Our joy is very great,
Kamal al-Haj Ali, another displaced resident, told the AP