Published January 24,2025
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The UN on Friday urged Israel and Lebanon to meet their commitments to the cessation of hostilities.
Deputy spokesman Farhan Haq instructed reporters that the UN urges each international locations “to avoid further action that could raise tensions and further delay the return of residents on both sides to their towns and villages.”
His remarks got here after Israel stated the withdrawal of its forces from southern Lebanon might take longer than the 60-day interval outlined within the ceasefire settlement reached in November of final yr.
In a press release, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office stated that the military’s “withdrawal process is conditional on the Lebanese Army deploying in southern Lebanon and fully and effectively enforcing the agreement, while Hezbollah withdraws beyond the Litani.”
“We continue to call for the full implementation of Resolution 1701 as a comprehensive path towards longer term peace, security and stability on both sides of the Blue Line,” Haq stated.
He added that the UN, together with Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert and the UN interim pressure in Lebanon stays “absolutely committed” to supporting the events to uphold the cessation of hostilities and their obligations beneath decision 1701.
Earlier within the day, the Israeli military entered the southern cities of Aitaroun and Qantara the place it destroyed properties and an area mosque, in keeping with the Lebanese National News Agency.
At least 11 Israeli violations of the Nov. 27, 2024 ceasefire settlement introduced the full variety of violations to 633 because the deal was carried out.
Under the ceasefire settlement, the Israeli military should full its withdrawal from southern Lebanon inside the 60-day timeframe, which ends on Sunday.
Source: www.anews.com.tr