STORY: Israeli security cabinet approves ceasefire deal with Hezbollah
SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 26, 2024
DATELINE: Nov. 27, 2024
LENGTH: 00:02:36
LOCATION: Jerusalem
CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY

SHOTLIST:
1. STANDUP (English): FENG GUORUI, Xinhua correspondent
2. various of Netanyahu addressing the country in a recorded video
3. various of IDF movements

STORYLINE:

STANDUP (English): FENG GUORUI, Xinhua correspondent
"The Israeli Prime Minister's office said in a statement that Israel's security cabinet approved on Tuesday night a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah.
Israel's state-owned Kan TV News reported that the ceasefire, brokered by the United States and France, was expected to take effect on Wednesday at 4 a.m. local time in Israel and Lebanon.
The security cabinet approved the ceasefire by a majority of ten votes to one, with far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir casting the sole dissenting vote.
The statement said Israel appreciates the United States' contribution to the process and reserves its right to act against any threat to its security.
Meanwhile, before the ceasefire was due to take effect, air defense sirens sounded in several areas in northern and central Israel.
The Israel Defense Forces said the sirens were activated following the launch of three projectiles from Lebanon, which were successfully intercepted by the Israeli Air Force. No casualties were reported."

In a recorded video speech earlier in the day, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attributed the ceasefire decision to three reasons -- focus shifted to threats from Iran, the need for a refresh of forces and replenishment of weapons, as well as the isolation of Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
   
"With Hezbollah out of the picture, Hamas is left alone in the campaign. Our pressure on it will increase, and this will assist in achieving the goal of freeing our hostages," Netanyahu said.
   
The prime minister also reiterated his determination to "do whatever it takes to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Jerusalem.
(XHTV)