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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What are some key international reactions to the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire?
## A Fragile Peace: International Reactions to the Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire
**Interviewer:** *Welcome to the program. We’re here today to discuss the recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Leaders around the world have been quick to welcome this development. What’s your take on the significance of this agreement?*
**Guest:** This ceasefire is definitely a significant development, offering a glimmer of hope for a region scarred by conflict. It represents a hard-won victory for diplomacy. As German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock aptly put it, it’s a “ray of hope” for the entire region. [[1](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2d3gj9ewxo)]
**Interviewer**: *Indeed. Many other world leaders have praised the cease-fire. What are some of the key reactions we’ve seen?*
**Guest:** We’ve heard expressions of support and relief from a wide range of countries, including Canada, the UK, and the European Union. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, for instance, emphasized the importance of this agreement for stability and security in the region and commended the efforts of the United States and France in brokering the deal. [[1](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2d3gj9ewxo)]
**Interviewer:** *But what about the long-term prospects? Is this ceasefire sustainable?*
**Guest:** That remains to be seen. The UN Special Coordinator in Lebanon, Jeanine Plasschaert, acknowledged that ensuring the long-term sustainability of the agreement will require considerable work. It’s a good first step, but it’s just the beginning. There are still complex issues to be addressed, particularly the underlying tensions and grievances that fueled the conflict in the first place.
**Interviewer:** *what about the perspective from Iran?*
**Guest:** Iran has also welcomed the ceasefire but framed it as the end of “Israeli aggression” against Lebanon. Their response highlights the complex geopolitical dynamics at play and how diverse perspectives influence reactions to such events.
