Israeli UN Representative: Extension of Ceasefire Between Israel and Lebanon "Not 100% Certain"
On April 23, Xinhua News Agency reported from Washington that after U.S. President Trump announced a three-week extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, Israel's permanent representative to the United Nations, Danny Danon, said in an interview with CNN that this ceasefire extension is "not a hundred percent certain."
Danon stated, "Whenever we see a threat, we will take action." He claimed that the Lebanese government is unable to control Hezbollah, and that Hezbollah will launch rockets to disrupt the ceasefire.
On the evening of the 23rd Eastern Time, Trump posted on social media, announcing that the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel would be extended for three weeks. Trump also stated that the U.S. would work with Lebanon to assist it in "withstanding" Hezbollah.
Israel's UN representative, Danny Danon, stated that the extension of the ceasefire with Lebanon is not guaranteed, citing potential threats from Hezbollah. He warned that Hezbollah could launch rockets to disrupt the ceasefire. President Trump announced the ceasefire extension for three weeks and mentioned U.S. support for Lebanon against Hezbollah.
- Israel's UN representative stated the ceasefire extension is not guaranteed.
- Hezbollah may launch rockets to disrupt the ceasefire.
- President Trump announced a three-week extension of the ceasefire.
- The U.S. will assist Lebanon in countering Hezbollah.