Egypt welcomes ceasefire in Lebanon, says it will lead to de-escalation

Jerusalem Post

breaking news BREAKING NEWS By REUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF NOVEMBER 27, 2024 09:25 Updated: NOVEMBER 27, 2024 09:33

Egypt welcomes the ceasefire in Lebanon which came into effect Wednesday morning, the foreign ministry said in a statement.

The statement noted that Egypt "stresses that this step will contribute to the beginning of the de-escalation phase in the region." 

Egypt further added that "this agreement should be a prelude to stopping the Israeli aggression in the Gaza Strip" in addition to "the necessity of reaching an immediate ceasefire."

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