Hi there and welcome to meet the press now. I'm Ryan Nobles in Washington. And we begin today with the breaking news as Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a permanent ceasefire deal to end the months-long hostilities and cross-border

bombardments.

Moments ago, President Biden spoke at the White House Rose Garden immediately after the Israeli

cabinet voted to approve the deal.

In his remarks, the president applauding the diplomatic breakthrough between Israel and Hezbollah.

This is designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities.

What is left of Hezbollah and other terrorist organizations will not be allowed,

I emphasize, will not be allowed to threaten security of Israel again.

At the same time, this deal supports Lebanon's sovereignty.

And so it heralds a new start for Lebanon, a country that I've seen most of over the years,

a country with rich history and culture.

If fully implemented, this deal can put Lebanon on a path toward a future that's worthy of a significant past.

Now, over the next 60 days, Israel is expected to begin withdrawing from Lebanon, and that

Hezbollah is expected to retreat north of the Latani River in Lebanon.

A safe zone would then be created between the two sides.

Before the Israeli cabinet met, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed his nation,

speaking in Hebrew and laying out the details of the deal.

The duration of the ceasefire depends on what happens in Lebanon.

We have an understanding with the United States.

We are maintaining our full liberty to take military operations.

If Hezbollah tries to attack us, if it arms itself, if it rebuilds infrastructure next to the borders, we will attack them.

Now, this comes as past ceasefire talks between Israel and Hezbollah stalled out without any agreement.

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