The ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Lebanon has come into effect.

US President Biden announced in a press release that a ceasefire agreement has been reached between the governments of Lebanon and Israel. Biden stated that the ceasefire came into effect today at 05:00 and mentioned that the Lebanese Armed Forces would be deployed to the southern border of Lebanon within 60 days to ensure control of the region.

ISRAELI SOLDIERS WILL WITHDRAW GRADUALLY FROM THE REGION

Biden noted that the agreement foresees the disarmament of Hezbollah elements in the region and their transfer to the north of the Litani River, and he said that Israeli soldiers would gradually withdraw from the area during the 60-day period.

Biden also stated that no American soldiers would be involved in Lebanon during this process, emphasizing that the agreement was reached thanks to long-standing diplomatic efforts led by the US and France.

INTERNATIONAL COALITION WILL PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE AGREEMENT

President Biden also indicated that an international coalition led by the US and France would provide support for the implementation of the ceasefire agreement.

Biden expressed that the return of Lebanese displaced by Israeli attacks and Jewish settlers in northern Israel to their homes would also be ensured.

BIDEN'S STATEMENT ON TURKEY

Furthermore, Biden stated, "We will ensure that this agreement is clearly implemented. If Hezbollah violates the agreement, Israel will be free to take action. The people of Gaza have experienced hell. Many civilians have suffered, and Hamas has refused to agree to a ceasefire. The only option for Hamas is to release the hostages. We will continue our efforts for a ceasefire together with Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar. I have worked for a future where Palestinians have their own state."

5,000 TO 10,000 LEBANESE SOLDIERS WILL BE DEPLOYED

According to reports before the announcement of the ceasefire coming into effect, between 5,000 and 10,000 Lebanese soldiers will be deployed to the area from the Israel-Lebanon border, where the Israeli army and Hezbollah have withdrawn, to the Litani River.

In accordance with the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, the Lebanese government will oversee the sale of arms to Lebanon or the production of arms within Lebanon to prevent the rearmament of the mentioned groups in Lebanon. Furthermore, according to another report in the media, "The US has made a commitment that was not included in the agreement text, granting Israel the right to retaliate if Hezbollah is found to have violated the agreement."