Israeli Ambassador Says Lebanon Ceasefire Took Effect at 6:30 p.m., Troops Will Stay in South

What happened

Israel’s ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, said the ceasefire in Lebanon began at 6:30 p.m. Israel time. He said Israel will stay in the security zone in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is removed.

• 01Leiter said Israel stopped firing in Lebanon at 6:30 p.m. Israel time.
• 02He said Hezbollah will be met with quiet if it stops attacking.
• 03Israel says it is in the security zone to clear Hezbollah out.
• 04Israeli forces will remain there until the mission is finished.

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew6 days ago

Israeli Ambassador Says Lebanon Ceasefire Took Effect at 6:30 p.m., Troops Will Stay in South

Now 14Right · Hebrew6 days ago

Israel and Hezbollah Agree to Ceasefire as Fighting Continues in South Lebanon

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew6 days ago

US Says Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Takes Effect as IDF Keeps Striking in Lebanon

CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew6 days ago

Israel and Hezbollah Agree to Ceasefire as U.S. Says It Takes Effect at 4 p.m.

Channel 13Center · Hebrew6 days ago

Israel and Hezbollah Announce Ceasefire as US-Iran Talks Stall Over Lebanon Fighting

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew6 days ago

U.S. Official Says Israel and Hezbollah Reached Ceasefire Starting at 4:00 p.m.

SrugimRight · Hebrew6 days ago

Reported U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire Reached Between Israel and Hezbollah

YnetCenter · Hebrew6 days ago

U.S. Official Says Israel and Hezbollah Agree to a Ceasefire Starting at 4:00 p.m.

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