Lebanon

The Israeli army said Wednesday that it detained four people for allegedly approaching its forces in southern Lebanon.

A military statement said the four were questioned on the field, in reference that they had not yet been transferred to Israel.

“Greece welcomes the announcement of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon as a first positive step towards lasting peace in the region”, the Foreign Ministry said in a post on twitter.

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric spoke with Israel's new FM Gideon Sa'ar on Wednesday and expressed the expectation relations between the two countries would continue to develop on the foundations of traditional understanding and friendship.

The Foreign Ministry has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, describing it is "as a positive initial step towards lasting peace in the region."

"We urge all parties involved to implement this deal for the benefit of all civilians and regional stability," the ministry said on X.

After a ceasefire with Hezbollah went into effect early this morning in Lebanon, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Kats said that the “ultimate goal” is the release of hostages still being held in the Gaza Strip.

Thousands of Lebanese displaced by the war between Israel and Hezbollah began the journey back home as a ceasefire took hold on Nov. 27, with many celebrating an end to the 14-month-old deadly war.

Cyprus is willing to assist in any way possible in helping implement a ceasefire brokered between Lebanon and Israel, its government said on Wednesday.

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides spoke by phone with Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati on Wednesday, a statement from the government spokesperson's office said.

Türkiye welcomes the cease-fire deal between Lebanon and Israel, Turkish Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.

"We welcome the successful conclusion of the negotiations to establish a ceasefire in Lebanon and hope that the ceasefire will be permanent," the ministry said in a statement.

Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis delivered his speech at the 2nd Cyprus-Greece Business Forum in Nicosia.

Mitsotakis’ Speech

In recent years, Greece has recorded the largest reduction in debt and regained the trust of investors.

Fiscal stability is non-negotiable, and it has allowed us to attract investments.

The Lebanese army on Wednesday said it is preparing to deploy to the south of the country after a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah entered into effect.

In a statement, the army said based on a request from the government, it will deploy to southern Lebanon in coordination with the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and in implementation of the UN resolution 1701.