Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit,
Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, welcomed the entry into
force of the ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel. In a
statement upon his return to Cairo on 27 November, he remarked, "This
agreement represents a significant step towards de-escalation and
halting the bloodshed. It must be implemented in full and with precision
to enable Lebanon to recover and regain stability swiftly."
Mr. Aboul Gheit said that "the Lebanese people have endured immense
suffering during this war, which has resulted in thousands of civilian
casualties and extensive destruction of infrastructure." He further
highlighted that "the agreement provides an essential opportunity for
the Lebanese people to regroup and address internal political
priorities, particularly the urgent election of a president for the
republic following a vacancy of over two years."
Gamal Roshdy, the official spokesman for the Secretary-General, relayed
Mr. Aboul Gheit's call for the immediate completion of procedures for
Israel's withdrawal from all Lebanese territories, paving the way for
the return of displaced persons to their homes.
The spokesman also noted that the Secretary-General stressed the
importance of implementing United Nations Security Council Resolution
1701 and all its provisions. He also commended the mediators’ efforts,
particularly those of the United States, in securing the agreement. At
the same time, Mr. Aboul Gheit urged the international community to
intensify efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza as a matter of utmost
urgency.
