The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement of a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, and commends the role of theUnited Statesin facilitating the ceasefire.He reaffirms the support of the United Nations to all efforts to end hostilities and alleviate the suffering of communities on both sides of the Blue Line.
The Secretary-General hopes that this ceasefire will pave the way for negotiations and the full implementation of Security Council resolution 1701 (2006) towards a long-term solution to the conflict.
He urges all actors to fully respect the ceasefire and to comply with their obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law, at all times.
The Secretary-General further hopes that this agreement will contribute to ongoing efforts toward a lasting and comprehensive peace in the region.
Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General