German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock described the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon as a “ray of hope” for the entire region.
The German newspaper “Spiegel” reported, citing Baerbock, that this truce represents “a success for diplomacy and what can be achieved through it.”
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed his country’s welcome of reaching a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, calling on all parties to implement it fully.
The Canadian Prime Ministry published Trudeau saying: “Canada welcomes the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, which entered into force at 4:00 a.m. Jerusalem time.”
He stressed the necessity of this step to ensure stability and security in the region, thanking the United States and France for their efforts in achieving the agreement.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon would provide a measure of relief to civilians.
He added that immediate progress must be seen towards reaching a ceasefire in Gaza, releasing all hostages, and lifting restrictions on humanitarian access to the Strip.
For his part, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy affirmed Britain’s support for the role of UNIFIL forces in maintaining peace on the Blue Line between Israel and Lebanon, while strengthening cooperation with the Lebanese Armed Forces, and urged adherence to the ceasefire to pave the way for lasting peace.
- United Nations..
In an official statement, the United Nations Special Coordinator in Lebanon, Jeanine Plasschaert, welcomed the agreement, considering that ensuring the sustainability of its implementation in the long term requires “a lot of work.”
She said, “This detailed agreement represents the starting point for a decisive process aimed at ensuring the safety of civilians on both sides of the Blue Line.”
- European Union..
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed the agreement and described it as “very encouraging news” that will strengthen internal security and stability in Lebanon thanks to restricting the influence of Lebanese factions.
She stressed that the agreement is welcomed “primarily for the Lebanese and Israeli peoples affected by the fighting.”
Iran welcomed the cessation of the Israeli aggression against Lebanon, and Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei said that Tehran “welcomes the news of the end of the Zionist entity’s aggression against Lebanon,” stressing the continued “firm Iranian support for the Lebanese government, people and resistance.”
Egypt expressed its welcome for the ceasefire to enter into force in a step that would contribute to the start of a phase of de-escalation in the region.
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry explained that this will only be achieved through the full implementation of Security Council Resolution No. 1701 with all its elements, and enabling the Lebanese army to deploy in southern Lebanon and extend its control over the entire Lebanese territory.
The Foreign Ministry stressed that the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon should be a prelude to stopping the Israeli war on Gaza
The Turkish Foreign Ministry welcomed the positive outcome of the ceasefire negotiations in Lebanon, hoping that this ceasefire will be permanent.
She added: “The international community should put pressure on Israel to literally adhere to the ceasefire and compensate for the damage it caused to Lebanon.”
Announcing the agreement between Lebanon and Israel..
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday evening the mini-ministerial council’s approval of a ceasefire agreement between Tel Aviv and Lebanon.
This was followed by US President Joe Biden announcing that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a ceasefire in what is the bloodiest conflict between the two sides.
The ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel entered into force at four o’clock in the morning on Wednesday, more than a year after skirmishes turned into Israeli aggression and intense fighting.
Source: Novosti + RT
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How has the international community responded to the potential for the ceasefire to bring stability to Lebanon?
## International Reaction to the Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire
Today we have Dr. Sarah Cohen, a Middle East expert, joining us to discuss the international reaction to the recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah. Dr. Cohen, welcome to the show.
**Dr. Cohen:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:** Let’s start globally. What are your initial impressions of the global response?
**Dr. Cohen:** The international community seems cautiously optimistic about this ceasefire. We’ve seen a wave of statements welcoming the agreement.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock called it a “ray of hope,” highlighting it as a diplomatic victory. [[[No source provided ]]]
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the importance of full implementation and thanking the United States and France for their mediating roles. [[[No source provided ]]]
**Host:** Interesting. What about the United Kingdom?
**Dr. Cohen:** British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed hope for civilian relief, but was quick to add that progress must be seen towards a ceasefire in Gaza as well. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy stressed Britain’s support for UNIFIL peacekeepers and called for the ceasefire to pave the way for lasting peace. [[[No source provided ]]]
**Host:** The UN and the EU have also weighed in, haven’t they?
**Dr. Cohen:** Yes, the United Nations Special Coordinator in Lebanon, Jeanine Plasschaert, welcomed the agreement, but stressed the long-term challenge of sustaining it.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called it “very encouraging news,” particularly for its potential to stabilize Lebanon internally. [[[No source provided ]]]
**Host:** We know Iran has also issued a statement.
**Dr. Cohen:** Correct. Iran welcomed the cessation of what they termed “Israeli aggression,” a clear indication of their stance on the conflict.
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**Host:** Dr. Cohen, what are the key takeaways from the international response?
**Dr. Cohen:** The overwhelming sentiment is relief and cautious optimism. There’s hope that this ceasefire can bring stability and security to the region. However, there’s also recognition that this is a fragile agreement and much work remains to be done. The international community is clearly invested in pushing for a lasting solution, not just a temporary truce.
**Host:** Dr. Cohen, thank you for your insights.
**Dr. Cohen:** My pleasure.
