Why an 18-year-old UN resolution is critical to ending the Lebanon-Israel war
With a Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire on the horizon, a UN resolution from 2006 has resurfaced as a blueprint for ending the war.
UN Resolution 1701 is at the heart of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire. What is it?
In 2006, the U.N. Security Council voted for a resolution to end a bruising monthlong conflict between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group, and pave the way for lasting security along the bo
UN Resolution 1701 is at the heart of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal. What is it?
In 2006, the U.N. Security Council voted for a resolution to end a bruising monthlong conflict between Israel and Lebanon’s powerful Hezbollah militant group, and pave the way for lasting security along the border.
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Live updates: Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire begins, halting war in Lebanon
The deal is set to stop fighting for an initial two-month window, and is intended as “a permanent cessation of hostilities,” President Joe Biden said in an address.
After months of war, officials say Israel has agreed to a ceasefire with Lebanon
Israel has dealt massive blows against Hezbollah since going on the offensive in September. Now, a ceasefire appears to be on the table, as fighting still rages in Lebanon and Gaza.
Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah comes into effect in Lebanon
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came into effect Wednesday morning in Lebanon. As part of the deal, brokered by the United States, Israel will gradually withdraw its forces from Lebanon over the next 60 days and Hezbollah would not entrench itself near the Israeli border.
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A ceasefire has taken effect between Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah
Israel Says Cease-Fire Takes Effect in Lebanon
The deal has raised hopes of a period of calm after two months of intense aerial bombardments and ground operations.
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