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(Washington, DC) — President Biden is announcing a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah. He said the deal was reached with help from France, ending the fighting in Lebanon. The Iran-backed militant group has been fighting with Israel within Lebanon since the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7th, 2023. President Biden said Hezbollah will no longer be in control.
The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire agreement was expected to take effect at 4 a.m. local time (9 p.m. ET), according to a timeline laid out Tuesday (Nov. 26, 2024) by President Joe Biden, who said it was “designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities.” Biden also said the United States will help lead another push to try and secure a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza.
