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UNIFIL says ready to support implementation of ceasefire in Lebanon

The UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon has welcomed the ceasefire announcement, saying it will “cooperate with all relevant partners to make the cessation of hostilities work”.

UNIFIL said peacekeepers from 48 countries have remained in place and are ready to support in the implementation of Resolution 1701.

It also said it has already begun adjusting its operations to the “new situation”.

US should probe Israel’s use of its weapons in Lebanon: Rights group

Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN), a US-based rights group, has called on Washington to investigate Israel’s use of its weapons to commit war crimes in Lebanon. This comes following the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon on Tuesday.

“Now that a ceasefire has gone into effect, the US should investigate Israel’s use of US-made weapons in apparent war crimes in Lebanon during this conflict,” said Sarah Leah Whitson, DAWN’s executive director.

“The Biden administration has a responsibility to ensure US arms have not facilitated violations of international law in incidents such as Israeli strikes on journalists in Hasbaya last month and white phosphorus attacks in Dhayra last year.”

The group also called on the Biden administration to prioritise securing a Gaza ceasefire, and to cease vetoing UNSC resolutions that call for one.


Biden administration planning $680m arms sale to Israel: Reports

The Biden administration is pushing ahead with a $680m arms sale package to Israel, a US official familiar with the plan is quoted as saying by Reuters.

The package, which was first reported by the Financial Times, includes hundreds of small-diameter bombs and thousands of kits that convert “dumb” bombs into precision-guided weapons, according to the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

In his televised address on Tuesday on the ceasefire with Hezbollah, Netanyahu said one of the reasons for the deal was to “replenish stocks” of Israel’s weapons.

“I say it openly: It is no secret that there have been big delays in weapons and munitions deliveries. These delays will be resolved soon. We will receive supplies of advanced weaponry that will keep our soldiers safe and give us more strike force to complete our mission,” the Israeli prime minister said.