Ceasefire in Lebanon

 

Israel's Netanyahu says he backs Lebanon ceasefire deal with Hezbollah

Israeli prime minister says he will ask his cabinet to OK agreement, but vows to continue the war in Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that he is asking his government to approve a ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon but promised that Israel's war on Gaza would continue.

Netanyahu said Israel's attacks on Lebanon had "set Hezbollah back by decades" and it was time to focus on Gaza and "intensify" pressure on Hamas. 

He also said a ceasefire in Lebanon will allow Israel to "focus on the Iranian threat" and that the truce would speed up a delayed arms shipment from the United States. 

Speaking in a televised address after getting backing for the ceasefire from his security cabinet, the Israeli prime minister said he would ask all of his ministers for their approval later on Tuesday. Lebanon's parliament is expected to meet on Wednesday morning to discuss the agreement.