Hezbollah Halts Attacks Following US-Iran Ceasefire, Sources Report
Hezbollah has halted its attacks on Israel and its troops in Lebanon in light of a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, according to sources.
Hezbollah in Lebanon has ceased its fire on northern Israel and Israeli forces within Lebanon during the early hours of Wednesday, as reported by three Lebanese sources affiliated with the group, following a ceasefire agreement reached between the United States and Iran.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who served as a crucial intermediary in the negotiations, announced that the two-week truce would also apply to Lebanon, where hostilities between Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel began on March 2.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the ceasefire would not extend to Lebanon, while Israel issued a new evacuation order for a southern city, indicating potential imminent strikes.
Sources anticipate that Hezbollah will issue a formal statement clarifying its position on the ceasefire and addressing Israel’s stance. The latest update from the group, shared early Tuesday, indicated that it had aimed at Israeli troops within Lebanon the night before.
The conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with over 1,500 individuals losing their lives in Israel’s military operations throughout Lebanon, including women and children. Additionally, continuous strikes and evacuation directives have forced more than 1.2 million people to flee.
Lebanon’s army has urged displaced residents to delay their return home because of the continuing Israeli strikes and the dangers posed by unexploded ordnance.
