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Biden and Macron Announce Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire with Joint Monitoring Effort

Nov 26, 2024, 09:04 PM

U.S. President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron have issued a joint statement announcing a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon. The leaders emphasized that the cessation of hostilities will create the necessary conditions for a return to calm in Lebanon. Both countries have committed to working together and conducting a joint monitoring effort to ensure the full implementation of the ceasefire. This announcement follows weeks of intensive diplomatic efforts led by the U.S. and France.