A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is in effect. The Israeli and Lebanese governments arranged the deal after over a year of clashes, including exchanges of airstrikes and rockets in just the past few days. The ceasefire began 4 a.m. local time Wednesday, shortly after U.S. President Joe Biden announced it. The U.S. says Hezbollah will withdraw from the south. Lebanon's army and security forces will regain control. They'll prevent Hezbollah from rebuilding infrastructure as Israeli forces gradually pull out over the next 60 days. Israel's prime minister said his country agreed to the deal to focus on threats from Iran, as well as Hamas in Gaza. Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati says the agreement is a fundamental step toward establishing calm and stability. And he says it will lay the groundwork for the return of people who have been displaced by the fighting. Violence between Israel and Hezbollah began after Hamas launched its October 7 attack from Gaza.
◆ceasefire 停戦
◆exchange of ～の応酬
◆regain 再び獲得する、取り戻す
◆pull out 撤収する、引き揚げる
◆lay the groundwork for～の下地を作る、～の土台を築く、～の準備をする
◆displace 住む場所を追われた人々、避難民