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Biden to Announce Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire in Lebanon on Tuesday

Nov 26, 2024, 05:10 PM

President Joe Biden is expected to announce a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, which has been brokered by the United States and France. The ceasefire aims to end the fighting in Lebanon, marking the conclusion of the deadliest war in the region in years. According to U.S. officials, the ceasefire is expected to take effect within hours on Tuesday. The conflict, which involved the Iran-backed Hezbollah group, has resulted in nearly 3,800 deaths and approximately 16,000 injuries in Lebanon over the past year.