Israeli envoy says Israel committed to truce with Lebanon if Hezbollah does not breach it
Israeli Ambassador to the US, Yechiel Leiter, reaffirmed on Thursday that Tel Aviv remains committed to a truce deal reached with Lebanon under the condition that Hezbollah does not breach it.
"If Hezbollah does not violate the agreement, it will be kept," Leiter said in a post on X. "Under all circumstances, Israel retains its right to respond to attacks against it and to thwart threats to its territory, citizens and soldiers."
Israel has killed nearly 4,000 people and wounded over 11,800 others since it began its attacks on Lebanon in early March. Over 1.2 million have been displaced during this time period.
Israel remains committed to the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel, Lebanon and the US. If Hezbollah does not violate the agreement, it will be kept. Under all circumstances, Israel retains its right to respond to attacks against it and to thwart threats to its…