Lebanon is a Middle Eastern nation located along the Mediterranean Sea. It directly borders Israel to the South and Syria to the North and East.
The nation has been in several conflicts with Israel over the past several decades and tensions along the border happen regularly, particularly with the large Lebanon-based terrorist organization Hezbollah, which wields significant political power in the country.
By seizing this moment, Israel and Lebanon chart a new future for the region.
Saudi FM: "I don't see the incoming US administration as contributory to the risk of war, on the contrary, President Trump has been quite clear he does not favor conflict."
The most likely impact of the two ceasefires is for all parties to avoid returning to war. The risk of one blown ceasefire leading to another will weigh heavily on their minds.
Hamas confirms next round of hostage deal • Israeli military launches Operation 'Iron Wall' in West Bank
Now is not the time for complacency. The sacrifices made to secure the safety and future of Jews worldwide must be understood to be linked to advocacy and action in the Diaspora.
The Lebanese president told the UN's Guterres during a meeting in Beirut that continued Israeli breaches were a violation of Lebanese sovereignty and the agreed ceasefire deal.
Georges Ibrahim Abdallah was sentenced to life in 1987 for his role in the 1982 murders in Paris of US military attache Charles Ray and Israeli diplomat Yacov Barsimantov.
Sources close to US President-elect Donald Trump have reportedly conveyed a stern warning to Israeli officials.
The announcement was significant, as Chikli was the first minister from the Likud to threaten to resign following confirmation of the hostage deal.
The IDF seized around 1,500 rocket or RPG-type items, 570 electronic military items, 165 larger rockets and shells, 20 anti-aircraft missiles.