The United States, in partnership with France, brokered a ceasefire to halt the 14-month-long conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Announced by President Joe Biden, the ceasefire came into effect on Wednesday morning, aiming to establish a permanent cessation of hostilities.

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• Ceasefire brokered by the US and France ends 14 months of Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
• Agreement came into effect at 02.00 GMT (7:30 am IST) Wednesday.
• Biden called the ceasefire “historic” and emphasized a permanent end to hostilities.
• US troops will not be deployed to the Israel-Lebanon border but will assist implementation.
• Israel’s Cabinet approved the ceasefire with a 10-1 vote on Tuesday night.
• Israeli PM Netanyahu’s office affirmed Israel’s right to act if future threats arise.
• Biden credited leaders of both nations for their decision to end the violence.
• The ceasefire aims to ensure no resurgence of Hezbollah or other groups threatening Israel.
• Biden underscored that the conflict was neither initiated by Israel nor desired by Lebanon.
• France and other international partners will help ensure the deal is effectively implemented.