Published January 26,2025
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French President Emmanuel Macron informed Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Saturday that he’s actively working to uphold a ceasefire deal between Hezbollah and Israel.
The Lebanese presidency mentioned Aoun obtained a phone name from Macron to debate “developments in the south.”
The leaders addressed efforts to de-escalate tensions and make sure the full implementation of the deal. Macron emphasised his diplomatic efforts “to maintain the ceasefire and complete the implementation of the agreement.”
Aoun highlighted the “need to oblige Israel to implement the agreement to preserve stability in the south.”
He additionally urged an finish to “Israel’s ongoing violations, particularly the destruction of border villages and land leveling, which hinder the return of residents to their areas,” based on the assertion.
The dialogue occurred hours earlier than a deadline for the Israeli military to withdraw from southern Lebanon, set for 0200GMT Sunday as outlined within the settlement.
The ceasefire deal, reached Nov. 27, ended greater than 14 months of preventing between the Israeli army and the Lebanese resistance group, Hezbollah, which escalated alongside the struggle within the Gaza Strip.
The Gaza onslaught additionally concluded with a ceasefire settlement that started final Sunday.
At least 4,068 folks have been killed, together with girls, youngsters and well being employees, whereas 16,670 have been injured because the Israeli offensive towards Lebanon started Oct. 8, 2023, based on Lebanon’s Health Ministry.
Source: www.anews.com.tr