Hezbollah said its fighters have "finger on the trigger" hours after a U.S.-mediated 10-day ceasefire with Israel took effect in Lebanon.
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Hezbollah declared Friday that its fighters are prepared to respond to any violations of a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel that entered into force in recent hours, according to a statement from the Shiite militant group.
"The mujahideen will keep their fingers on the trigger, ready for defense against enemy treachery," Hezbollah said in a written statement, using language that signals readiness for immediate military action should the truce be broken.
The ceasefire was negotiated by the United States and took effect Thursday after approximately one and a half months of fighting, which included a new Israeli military incursion into southern Lebanon. The agreement aims to establish a pause in hostilities between the two sides.
In its statement, Hezbollah pledged to Naim Qasem, the group's leader, and to the Lebanese population that its fighters "will remain faithful to their commitment until the last breath." The group emphasized that it has fought Israeli troops in Lebanon over recent weeks and launched attacks against Israel.
Hezbollah noted that despite Israeli intelligence capabilities and military firepower, what it described as the "Israeli killing machine" has not deterred the group from fulfilling what it characterized as its duty.
The ceasefire faces immediate challenges. Within hours of the truce taking effect, accusations emerged of violations by Israel in southern Lebanon, according to reports. The agreement also faces complications stemming from the presence of Israeli military forces and Hezbollah's role, as the group did not participate in the negotiations that produced the ceasefire.
The situation remains tense as civilians in the region await sustained peace. The 10-day duration of the agreement leaves open questions about whether a longer-term resolution will be reached once the initial truce period concludes.
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