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We hope that all parties will respect and comply with the terms of the agreement,
said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement 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 As we in the Hamas movement follow the progress of this agreement in Lebanon, we express our commitment to cooperate with any efforts to stop the fire in Gaza,
the group said in an official statement We welcome the news of cessation of Israeli onslaught in Lebanon, reiterating the Islamic Republic of Iran's unwavering support for the Lebanese government, people, and resistance."
Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said in a statement released by Iran's foreign ministry Singapore reiterates its call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, as well as for the immediate, safe, and unconditional release of all remaining hostages,
It's certainly possible that the precedent set by Israel declaring victory in its fight with Hezbollah, even if Hezbollah is not totally destroyed – that could be a similar precedent for declaring victory in its war against Hamas, even if Hamas isn't fully destroyed, and to begin the long phase of rebuilding and reconstructing Gaza.”
I do hope that we can expect it to hold … I believe that both sides have a very big interest in holding the ceasefire for the moment,
This might allow him to continue the war for longer, as he clearly desires to do so,
It's possible it will, definitely, and we should be so lucky. I think that there are a lot of other interests, incentives and commitments that would need to be well managed and worked out in order for this to become permanent,
I am not at all confident that this ceasefire will even last 60 days, let alone become permanent,
said political science lecturer Simon Frankel Pratt from the University of Melbourne But so long as they remain displaced, that would sort of indicate that the security situation remains volatile,
Wouldn’t it be nice if those efforts were directed towards a hostage deal and ceasefire in Gaza too?”
We welcome the successful conclusion of the negotiations to establish a ceasefire in Lebanon and hope that the ceasefire will be permanent,
the ministry said in a statement We take this opportunity to recall that in order to ensure regional peace and stability, a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire must be declared in Gaza as soon as possible and Israel must cease its aggressive policies,
That's nonsense that the USA will work with the LAF [Lebanese Armed Forces]
We have always called for de-escalation, restraint and a return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy. We hope these developments will lead to peace and stability in the wider region,
I think it is still not safe to return to our homes because Hezbollah is still close to us,
said Eliyahu Maman, an Israeli displaced from the northern Israeli city of Kyriat Shmona, which is not far from the border with Lebanon and was hit hard by the months of fighting With the ceasefire coming into effect, the army is taking the necessary measures to complete its deployment in the south,
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". 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
