29 Nov 24. CNN reported tonight that the Israeli security cabinet has approved a ceasefire deal in Lebanon.
Diplomats look to old agreement between Hezbollah and Israel to solve crisis
What we’re covering
- The Israeli security cabinet has voted in favor of a ceasefire deal to end the fighting with militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon, an Israeli official told CNN on Tuesday. The proposalaims to achieve a 60-day cessation of hostilities with Hezbollah that could form the basis of a lasting truce.
- Israel’s military said it bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs 20 times in two minutes on Tuesday, marking one of the most intensive bombardment campaigns near the Lebanese capital since the start of the war over two months ago.
- The broader Israeli offensive against the militant group began in September, killing top commanders, carrying out waves of strikes and sending troops into southern Lebanon, with the stated war goal of allowing displaced Israelis to return to northern areas. More than 3,000 people have been killed in Lebanon since then, according to a CNN tally, with a million more fleeing their homes.
- In Gaza, the Israel-Hamas warrages on, with the death toll surpassing 44,200, according the Palestinian health ministry. Meanwhile, heavy rains in recent days have flooded makeshift camps, where displaced Palestinians are bracing for a harsh winter, according to the UN.
(Source: CNN)