Biden announces Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement.

• President Joe Biden announced that the fighting across the Lebanese-Israeli border will end at 4:00 a.m. tomorrow, local time, in the White House Rose Garden.
• Earlier in the day, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that he backed the ceasefire agreement and submitted it to his Cabinet for approval.

A permanent ceasefire in cross-border hostilities between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah was agreed upon on Tuesday, following a year-long conflict between the Jewish state and Iranian-backed groups.

The deal, brokered by France and the U.S., was announced by President Joe Biden.

"He emphasized that the cessation of hostilities is permanent and that Hezbollah and other terrorist organizations will not be allowed to threaten Israel's security again."

Since October 2023, the neighboring Middle Eastern countries have been engaged in a conflict following Israel's retaliatory military campaign in the Gaza Strip after a terror attack by Hamas in Israel.

"In the next 60 days, the Lebanese army and state security forces will assume control of their own territory, while Israel will withdraw its remaining forces gradually."

The outgoing president stated that soon civilians on both sides will be able to safely return to their communities and begin rebuilding their homes, schools, farms, businesses, and lives.

On Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his support for the ceasefire deal in a televised address and presented it to his Cabinet for approval.

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The United States has no plans to send American troops to southern Lebanon, according to Biden.

"He stated that his commitment to the American people to avoid putting U.S. troops in combat in this conflict is consistent with this decision. Along with France and others, they will provide the necessary assistance to ensure the full and effective implementation of the deal."

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has escalated since the summer, with Israel conducting airstrikes that resulted in the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in late September, followed by a ground invasion on Oct. 1. While Hezbollah has justified its actions by citing solidarity with Palestinian civilians, Israel has invoked the right to self-defense.

On Tuesday, despite diplomatic efforts, hostilities persisted, with Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee declaring that Israel was "extensively" attacking Hezbollah targets in Beirut through a Google-translated social media update.

An infantry training camp in Shavei Tzion in northern Israel was targeted by missile strikes from Hezbollah, as reported by Al-Manar, a Hezbollah-aligned media outlet.

The Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz urged the U.N. special envoy to Lebanon for "effective enforcement" if a ceasefire was implemented.

In a statement from his office, he warned that the Jewish state will take action against any threat, at any time and in any location. He stated that every house in southern Lebanon that is rebuilt and used as a terrorist base will be demolished, every terrorist arming and organization will be attacked, every attempt to smuggle weapons will be thwarted, and every threat to our forces or Israeli citizens will be immediately destroyed.

According to the Associated Press, Josep Borrell, the European Union's outgoing foreign policy chief, stated in Italy early on Tuesday that Israel's security concerns have been addressed in the proposal agreement brokered by the U.S. and France.

"If a ceasefire is not implemented, Lebanon will fall apart and there is no excuse for it."

This breaking news story is being updated.