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Israel and Lebanon Cessation of Hostilities (2024)

Status: began November 27, 2024; followed by Israel and Lebanon Cessation of Hostilities (April 2026) from April 16, 2026.

Announced
November 26, 2024 by Joint statement by President Biden and President Macron
Start
November 27, 2024. 04:00 local time, November 27, 2024, per the announced text
Parties
Israel, Lebanon
Forces covered
Hezbollah
Mediators
United States, France

Announcing Sources

Terms as Worded in the Announcing Text

  • "Israel and Lebanon have accepted a cessation of hostilities between Israel and Lebanon."
  • "The United States and France will work with Israel and Lebanon to ensure this arrangement is fully implemented and enforced."
  • "The United States and France also commit to lead and support international efforts for capacity-building of the Lebanese Armed Forces."

Later Developments

  • April 16, 2026 A new ten-day cessation of hostilities between Israel and Lebanon was announced by the Department of State on April 16, 2026. Ceasefire page

Cite: Middle East Forum, "Israel and Lebanon Cessation of Hostilities (2024)," Axis Attacks and Ceasefires, https://attacks.meforum.org/ceasefires/israel-lebanon-2024/.

Reported Violations

Each entry is the claim of the party or UN office named. MEF does not adjudicate the claims.

No party or UN office has issued a dated violation claim for this ceasefire in the sources checked.