After the ceasefire decision reached with Lebanon, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who published a video message, stated that the duration of the ceasefire would depend on developments on the ground. Netanyahu noted that if Hezbollah violates the agreement, Israel will strike Lebanon, and he claimed that there are three main reasons behind the ceasefire decision: "Focusing on the Iranian threat, renewing Israeli forces, and isolating Hamas." Reports in the media indicated that a possible ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel would come into effect tomorrow morning. In a statement following the ceasefire decision, Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati called on the international community to "act quickly" to stop Israeli aggression and to "immediately implement the ceasefire." ISRAEL CONTINUES ATTACKSWhile the approval of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is awaited, the Israeli army's attacks on Lebanon continued. Israel carried out airstrikes on several points south of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. LONG VEHICLE LINES FORMING IN BEIRUTResidents of Beirut began to leave the city due to concerns that attacks would increase before the agreement. Long vehicle lines formed in Beirut.
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