SPEECH – Joe Biden welcomed the ceasefire agreement announced by Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday. He described this initiative as a “permanent cessation of hostilities”
After the announcement by Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday of the establishment of a ceasefire in Lebanon validated by the Israeli cabinet by ten votes to one, Joe Biden welcomed, from the White House, this announcement aimed at putting end to the conflict. The agreement calls for an end to fighting from 4 a.m. local time this Wednesday.
Joe Biden described the agreement as a major step toward a “permanent cessation of hostilities” and insisted that “what remains of Hezbollah and other terrorist organizations will not be tolerated.” He stressed that the Lebanese army will regain control of its territory, while Israel will gradually withdraw its forces and civilians over the next 60 days.
“Right to self-defense”
The American president also affirmed that Israel “retains the right to self-defense” in the event of violation of the agreement. “Let me be clear: if Hezbollah or anyone else violates the agreement and poses a direct threat to Israel, then Israel retains the right to self-defense, in accordance with international law,” he said. declared.
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