In a significant development towards peace in the Middle East, Israel and Lebanon are edging closer to a ceasefire agreement amidst fierce fighting. Israeli officials have announced that the security cabinet is set to meet on Tuesday night to discuss the potential deal. 🕊️
An unnamed Israeli official shared with AFP that the decision on the ceasefire will be a key agenda item, stating, \"Israel's security cabinet will decide on Tuesday evening on the ceasefire deal.\" Despite these talks, military operations continue in Lebanon and Gaza, keeping tensions high on all fronts. 🚁
The international community has been rallying for a truce, with the United States, European Union, and United Nations all pushing for an end to the hostilities. John Kirby, spokesperson for the U.S. National Security Council, expressed optimism, noting that negotiations are \"going in a very positive direction,\" though he refrained from divulging specifics. 🌐
Meanwhile, Lebanon's Deputy Parliament Speaker Elias Bou Saab conveyed hope after a recent Parliament Bureau meeting. \"We are approaching the ceasefire moment. This week or in the next 10 days, there will be a decisive position,\" Bou Saab told the state-run National News Agency (NNA). 📣
However, the path to peace remains turbulent. Israeli airstrikes pummeled areas in south Beirut on Monday, with Lebanese media reporting multiple raids. Health authorities have reported at least 36 fatalities across Lebanon, predominantly in the southern regions. 💔
Israel's military released a statement highlighting that they had targeted \"approximately 25 terror targets\" linked to Hezbollah across Lebanon, including areas like Nabatiyeh, Baalbek, the Bekaa Valley, and southern Beirut. The NNA further reported a fourth wave of strikes in south Beirut's Haret Hreik and Shiyah districts on Monday evening. ⚠️
Adding to the concerns, the United Nations peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon expressed being \"seriously concerned\" over the recent deadly strikes on Lebanese soldiers, incidents that Beirut attributes to Israel. The call for restraint and dialogue is echoing louder as the world watches closely. 📢
As developments unfold, the hopes for a lasting peace hang in the balance. Let's keep our fingers crossed for a resolution that brings stability to the region. 🤞❤️
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Israel to decide Tuesday on Lebanon ceasefire amid fierce fighting
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