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Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: IDF issues south Lebanon warning after ceasefire

The IDF remains in its positions in south Lebanon, a spokesperson said.

ByDavid Brennan, Julia Reinstein, and Nadine El-Bawab
Last Updated: November 27, 2024, 6:08 AM EST

A ceasefire went into effect at 4 a.m. local time Wednesday morning after Israel's Cabinet approved the U.S.-backed proposal to end the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah after prolonged negotiations.

The Israel Defense Forces continues its intense airstrike and ground campaigns in Gaza, particularly in the north of the devastated Palestinian territory.

Tensions also remain high between Israel and Iran after tit-for-tat long-range strikes in recent months and threats of further military action from both sides.

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Nov 26, 2024, 9:30 PM EST

Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is now in effect

The ceasefire went into effect at 4 a.m. local time Wednesday morning.

Representatives of Hezbollah still have not said anything on the record about the agreement.

When submitting the deal for approval, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the deal still relies on the actions of Hezbollah.

"The duration of the ceasefire depends on what happens in Lebanon," Netanyahu said in the statement. "We will enforce the agreement and respond forcefully to any violation. We will continue together until victory."

Nov 26, 2024, 4:33 PM EST

Strikes reported in central Beirut minutes after ceasefire deal announced

There were reports of strikes in central Beirut minutes after President Joe Biden finished speaking, announcing a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah.

The ceasefire is set to take effect at 4 a.m. local time Wednesday.

-ABC News' Ghazi Balkiz

Nov 26, 2024, 3:56 PM EST

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire will begin at 4 am local time on Wednesday

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah will begin at 4 a.m. local time on Wednesday under a U.S.-brokered deal, President Joe Biden announced Tuesday.

"Israel did not launch this war. The Lebanese people did not want this either," Biden said in an address Tuesday.

"This has been the deadliest conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in decades," Biden said.

Biden warned that Israel "retains the right to self-defense" if Hezbollah or anyone else attacks Israel.

Biden also called for a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza. The U.S. is working with Egypt, Turkey and other partners to attain a ceasefire in Gaza, Biden said.

"The people in Gaza have been through hell," Biden said.

Nov 26, 2024, 3:51 PM EST

Israeli cabinet approves Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal

Israel's cabinet has approved the U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal between Israel and Hezbollah.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had submitted the proposal to the cabinet for approval Tuesday.

Far-right Israeli Minister Ben Gvir was the only minister who voted against deal. The 10 other ministers in the cabinet voted in favor of the deal.

Netanyahu thanked President Joe Biden for "the US involvement in achieving the ceasefire agreement," and for "the understanding that Israel will maintain freedom of action in its enforcement," a statement said.

-ABC News' Jordana Miller

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