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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.

Last Updated: November 27, 2024, 8:11 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.

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

Nov 26, 2024, 3:29 PM EST

All schools in Lebanon to close Wednesday due to 'ongoing aggression' from Israel

All schools in Lebanon will be closed Wednesday due to "ongoing aggression and the current dangerous conditions" in Lebanon from Israel's increased attacks on the country, the Lebanese Minister of Education and Higher Education Dr. Abbas Al-Halabi said Tuesday.

"These measures aim to preserve the safety of students, educational bodies and parents, in light of the ongoing aggression and the current dangerous conditions and the threats announced by the Israeli enemy and his treachery that does not spare the peaceful people and the infrastructure," Al-Halabi said in the statement.

Although Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recommended a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah be approved by the Israeli cabinet Tuesday night, Israel hit Beirut and southern Lebanon with numerous strikes throughout the day Tuesday.

-ABC News' Ghazi Balkiz

Nov 26, 2024, 12:32 PM EST

Gaza's Civil Defense stops operating in Gaza City due to lack of fuel

Gaza's Civil Defense vehicles -- which serve emergency functions like search and rescue operations -- are no longer operating in Gaza City because the agency is out of fuel, it announced Tuesday.

Gaza's Civil Defense stopped operating in northern Gaza on Oct. 23.

More than 44,000 people have been killed and over 104,000 injured in Gaza since Oct. 7, the Hamas-run Gaza Ministry of Health said Tuesday.

Nov 26, 2024, 12:31 PM EST

Israeli strikes hit Beirut, southern Lebanon, as ceasefire talks continue

At least seven people were killed and 37 were injured in Israeli strikes on the Dahieh area of Beirut on Tuesday as Israel continued to strike multiple areas throughout Lebanon, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health.

The strikes come amid reports of Israel and Hezbollah nearing a ceasefire agreement.

Smoke billows above Beirut's southern suburbs following an Israeli airstrike on Nov. 26, 2024, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah.
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The Israel Defense Forces issued multiple evacuation orders for areas in the southern suburbs of Beirut and areas in southern Lebanon, including nine warnings about strikes in the Dahieh area of Beirut.

Hezbollah fired 45 projectiles toward Israel on Tuesday, the IDF said. One person was seriously injured after one of the rocket salvos landed in the Haifa and Krayot area of Israel, Israeli emergency services said.

-ABC News' Ghazi Balkiz and Jordana Miller

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