(VOVWORLD) - Arab states on Wednesday hailed the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, and called for more international efforts to end fighting in the Gaza Strip.
 A soldier stands guard next to a poster with the images of late Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and late senior Hezbollah official Hashem Safieddine, after a ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed group Hezbollah took effect on November 27, 2024. (Photo: Reuters) |
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry said they hope the agreement “will lead to the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701, the preservation of Lebanon’s sovereignty, security, and stability, and the safe return of the displaced to their homes.”
Jordan said the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah should prompt greater international efforts to bring an end to the conflict in Gaza.
Egypt, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, and Iran all welcomed the ceasefire, and said they hope the agreement will lead to a permanent ceasefire.
The Hamas militant group in Gaza and the Houthi militant group in Yemen, said they support the ceasefire deal.
South Africa and India said they welcome the ceasefire and hope it will help de-escalation and lead to peace and stability in the region.
In a phone call with US President Joe Biden on Tuesday, Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati welcomed the ceasefire, describing it as a crucial step toward peace and stability.
The Palestinian Authority welcomed the 60-day ceasefire that began Wednesday in Lebanon and expressed hope it will bring stability to the region, highlighting the need to enforce a UN resolution for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.