(haipo) - Against the background of the expectation of a declaration of agreement to a cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon, which is expected to enter into force tomorrow (Wednesday 27/11/24) System haipo brings you an overview of the headlines from the media in the Arab world.
Almanar (Lebanese channel):
Joseph Borrell, who is responsible for the foreign policy of the European Union, today (Tuesday) called on Israel to approve the proposed ceasefire agreement in Lebanon. According to him, there is no justification for rejecting the agreement, and pressure must be put on Israel to accept it today. As part of the gathering of foreign ministers of the G7 countries in Italy, Borrell emphasized that there is "no excuse" on Israel's part to refuse the cease-fire, which is mediated by the US and France, and expressed hope that the Netanyahu government will approve the agreement without additional demands.
Later in the press conference, Burrell stated that the European Union is committed to complying with international law and to implementing the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court against Prime Minister Netanyahu and the ousted Defense Minister Yoav Galant, for crimes committed in the Gaza Strip.
According to a report in the Israel Hayom newspaper, ministers in the Israeli government stated that there are complex and secret considerations that motivate Israel to reach an agreement with Lebanon, despite its weakness.
Member of Parliament Muhammad Ra'ad stated that the position of the Speaker of the Parliament, Navia Berri, who opposes changing Resolution 1701, whether by addition or reduction, reflects a logical approach and a responsible national commitment.
Elanhar (Lebanese newspaper):
Against the backdrop of the expectation of an official statement from Israel on its agreement to a ceasefire, the Lebanese Prime Minister's Office announced the convening of a government meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) at 9:30 am in the Saraya building, to discuss the latest developments and the current situation.
According to press reports, the Prime Minister of the Transitional Government, Najib Mikati, is expected to announce the ceasefire at the end of the Cabinet meeting, this at the request of the Speaker of the Parliament Navia Berri, considering that the Transitional Government fulfills the role of the executive authority in the absence of a sitting President.
Al Arabiya (Saudi Channel):
The Israeli government said that the agreement with Lebanon would guarantee Israel's freedom of action in the region.
The Lebanese Foreign Minister expressed hope that a cease-fire agreement would be reached tonight.
A few hours before the expected Israeli government meeting to approve the cease-fire agreement with Lebanon, after months of American mediation efforts, the European Union's foreign policy representative, Joseph Burrell, called on the international community to put pressure on Israel to approve the agreement.
Al Jazeera (Qatari channel):
The Lebanese Foreign Minister expressed hope that a cease-fire agreement would be reached and added that they are awaiting the results of the Israeli government meeting.
Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's Minister of Defense (error in the original; SAC), referred to the agreement with Lebanon and said that it was an agreement "signed on ice", and added that Hezbollah will return to arming itself again.
According to a Bloomberg report, Israeli officials stated that Israel and Hezbollah are close to agreeing on a cease-fire agreement.