The Palestinian Authority's presidency has expressed its support for the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. The presidency hopes that the truce will help in halting the violence and instability that has been plaguing the region. The statement issued by the presidency attributed the suffering in the region to Israeli policies that are escalating tensions and leading towards a potential crisis.
President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority has affirmed the State of Palestine's full backing for the stability and security of Lebanon. The ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah marks the beginning of a 60-day period aimed at implementing an 18-year-old UN resolution. This resolution was originally adopted to bring an end to a month-long conflict between Israel and Lebanon back in 2006.
The UN resolution mandates Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon and specifies that the only armed entities permitted south of the Litani river are the Lebanese military and UN forces. The Palestinian Authority emphasizes the urgency of reaching a ceasefire agreement in Gaza as well, highlighting the need to prevent further escalation of hostilities in the region.
