The United States Department of State issued on Thursday the full text of the 10-day ceasefire deal that Israel and Lebanon agreed on.
According to the document, the two countries agreed, in six points, to implement the ceasefire and create an environment to enable negotiations; to extend the truce if an opportunity emerges; engage in negotiations with the US as a mediator; and recognize Lebanon's military as having exclusive responsibility to protect national sovereignty and defense. Further, Israel was allowed to take "all necessary measures" to defend itself. Lastly, Lebanon committed to preventing Hezbollah and other militant groups' operations against Israel.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon are expected to meet for talks in the next two weeks. Additionally, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underscored the ceasefire as a possibility for Lebanon to join the Abraham Accords in the future.
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