Lebanon and Syria have agreed on a ceasefire after deadly cross-border clashes that left 10 dead and 52 injured. This decision follows a period of increased violence since the fall of Assad’s regime. Ongoing communication and cooperation between military and diplomatic officials will be critical to preventing further escalation along the border.
Lebanon’s Defence Minister Michel Menassa and Syria’s Defence Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra have announced a ceasefire following deadly clashes that resulted in the deaths of 10 individuals over the past two days. Additionally, 52 people were reported injured on the Lebanese side, according to the health ministry.
Both defence ministries confirmed that efforts will be made to maintain communication between the army intelligence directorates to prevent further escalation along the border. This region has been particularly volatile since Islamist rebels deposed Bashar al-Assad in Syria three months ago, leading to increased tensions.
In a related diplomatic effort, Lebanon’s Foreign Affairs Minister Youssef Raji met with Syrian Foreign Affairs Minister Asaad al-Shibani in Brussels. During this meeting, they discussed the ongoing cross-border tensions and committed to continuing their dialogue for better coordination between the two nations.
The agreement on the ceasefire between Lebanon and Syria aims to stabilize the volatile border region following a recent surge of violence. Continued communication between military intelligence and diplomatic channels is crucial to prevent further conflicts and address the outcomes of the recent changes in Syria’s political landscape.
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