Israel is not directly at war with Lebanon as a state, but with Hezbollah, which is backed by Iran and operates within Lebanese territory. Hezbollah said in a statement that “any ceasefire must cover the entire territory of Lebanon and not allow the Israeli enemy any freedom of movement.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a video message, said he had agreed to the ceasefire “to advance” peace efforts with Lebanon. “We have an opportunity to reach a historic peace agreement with Lebanon,” he said.
Israel has launched a ground invasion of southern Lebanon, where its forces are engaged in heavy fighting with Hezbollah in the border area.
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