Lebanon and Syria have reached a ceasefire agreement after recent cross-border clashes left 10 dead and 52 wounded. Defence Ministers from both nations are committed to improved military communication to prevent further escalation. Additionally, diplomatic talks are ongoing to address the situation more comprehensively.
On Monday, Lebanon’s Defence Minister Michel Menassa and Syria’s Defence Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra announced a ceasefire following intense cross-border clashes that have resulted in ten fatalities over the past two days. Additionally, the Lebanese health ministry reported that 52 individuals were injured during these confrontations.
The two ministers also committed to enhancing communication between their respective army intelligence units to mitigate further escalations at the border. This mountainous area has been a contentious zone since Islamist rebels ousted President Bashar al-Assad, a staunch ally of Iran and associated Hezbollah, three months ago, establishing their own governance and military force.
Concurrently, Lebanon’s Foreign Affairs Minister Youssef Raji engaged in discussions with his Syrian counterpart, Asaad al-Shibani, in Brussels regarding the evolving situation. As per reports from the Lebanese state news agency NNA, both sides reached an agreement to sustain ongoing dialogue concerning cross-border developments.
The recent agreement for a ceasefire between Lebanon and Syria aims to quell escalating violence following recent clashes that resulted in ten deaths and numerous injuries. Ongoing communication between military intelligence in both nations seeks to prevent further conflicts, with diplomatic efforts also taking place to address cross-border tensions. This development highlights the continuing volatility in the region amidst significant political changes following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad.
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