Kenya applauds the truce between Israel and Hezbollah, a terrorist organisation supported by Iran, which was mediated by the US

 Kenya applauds the truce between Israel and Hezbollah, a terrorist organization supported by Iran, which was mediated by the US

November 27, Nairobi, Kenya—Kenya has praised the ceasefire deal achieved late Tuesday between Israel and Hezbollah, 

a Shiite Muslim terrorist organization and political party in Lebanon, which was mediated by the United States. 

With a vote of 10-1, Israel's Security Cabinet authorized the truce, ending 14 months of fighting between the two neighbors. 

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Musalia Mudavadi, the cabinet secretary for foreign affairs in Kenya, 

called the truce an important step in bringing peace and security back to the area in a statement released on Wednesday.

Mudavadi, who also serves as the Prime Cabinet Secretary, urged Middle Eastern countries to prioritise regional stability and engage in discussion.

"We urge Middle Eastern leaders to prioritise peace and stability in the region and to engage in dialogue," he added.

Mudavadi said that from the start of the war, Kenya has been successful in facilitating the evacuation of more than 300 of its residents while giving an update on the conditions of Kenyans who were enmeshed in the fighting.

He insisted that from the start of the conflict, no Kenyan nationals had been reported killed.

"The evacuation operations are still in progress to guarantee the security of every Kenyan in the area," he said.

Officially going into effect Wednesday morning, the 60-day ceasefire follows a day of heavy Israeli military bombing.

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In accordance with UN Resolution 1701, which serves as the foundation for the truce, the Lebanese army will deploy in southern Lebanon as per the agreement.

The resolution calls for Israeli forces to leave southern Lebanon and Hezbollah militants to leave north of the Litani River, which is about 18 miles from the Lebanon-Israel border.

"This [ceasefire] is designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities,

" US President Joe Biden stated when he announced the ceasefire agreement. 

"I emphasize that what remains of Hezbollah and other terrorist organisations will not be permitted to pose a threat to Israel's security in the future," he said.

"It reminds us that peace is possible," he said, applauding the leaders of Israel and Lebanon's decision to put an end to the conflict.

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's prime minister, stated that if Hezbollah broke the deal, Israel would strike back.

We will launch an attack if it Hezbollah attempts to re-establish terrorist infrastructure close to the border. We will attack if it fires a missile, builds a tunnel, or comes in a truck loaded with rockets," he said.