Egypt welcomed the announcement of a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, describing it as a positive step towards stopping the escalation. According to In a statement issued on Thursday, April 16.
agreement, Announce The decision announced by US President Donald Trump comes amid escalating cross-border hostilities, raising concerns about a broader regional conflict.
Egypt in its statement He said The ceasefire represents an opportunity to ease tensions and stop the ongoing military operations that have contributed to instability along the Lebanese-Israeli border.
Egypt He stressed He stressed the importance of fully adhering to the truce, calling for a cessation of all military actions, and urging the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 as a basis for restoring stability.
Egypt also reaffirmed its support for Lebanon’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and called on the international community to ensure the continuation of the ceasefire and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid.
The truce went into effect later on Thursday, with fighting continuing between Israel and Hezbollah in the hours before it was implemented.
The agreement comes after weeks of escalating violence Thousands Which resulted in the killing and displacement of large numbers of civilians in Lebanon, amid broader regional tensions linked to the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Egypt has repeatedly called for finding diplomatic solutions to contain the crisis and prevent further escalation, stressing its support for efforts aimed at achieving long-term stability in the region.