Wednesday 26 Cheshvan – Netanyahu says Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal agreed

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In total, 30 British citizens have been listed under new sanctions. The Russian ministry said it was putting members of the UK’s political and military establishment, as well as journalists, on its so-called “stop list”, accusing them of “anti-Russian activities”.

Jonathan Reynolds and Ed Miliband are among the cabinet ministers impacted.

It comes just hours after a British diplomat was expelled from Russia after being accused of spying, allegations that have been strongly denied by Downing Street.

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The owner of Vauxhall has announced plans to close its van-making factory in Luton, putting about 1,100 jobs at risk.

Stellantis, which also owns brands including Citroen, Peugeot and Fiat, said it would combine its electric van production at its other UK plant in Ellesmere Port in Cheshire.

Rules imposed to speed up the transition to electric vehicles (EV) in the UK partly drove the decision, the firm said.

Union Unite said the move was a “complete slap in the face” for its members working in Luton.

There are growing concerns among car manufacturers over EV sales targets, with many, including Stellantis, calling for the government to do more to boost consumer demand.

Following the Luton plant announcement and intense pressure from industry leaders, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said the government would consult on changes to EV sales rules, which is officially called the zero-emission vehicles mandate, because it was not working as expected.

“I get the seriousness and the urgency of the situation,” he said, adding that the decision to close the Vauxhall van factory was a “difficult day for Luton”.

As part of the shift to electric, manufacturers are required to sell a certain percentage of cars and vans that do not emit any emissions.

Current rules state EVs must make up 22% of a carmaker’s car sales, and 10% of van sales this year.

For every sale that pushes it outside the mandate, firms must pay a £15,000 fine. There are flexibilities in the system, allowing manufacturers who cannot meet the targets to buy “credits” from those that can.

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Five survivors have been rescued and four bodies recovered in efforts to find people missing after a tourist boat sank in the Red Sea, a local official has said.

Two British people are believed to have been among the missing.
Egyptian military forces, which are co-ordinating operations, have now rescued 37 people out of the 44 on board – including five the day after it capsized. It means seven people are still missing and rescue teams have been “intensifying efforts” to find them.

Governor of the Red Sea region Amr Hanafi said that two Belgians, one Swiss, one Finnish and one Egyptian national were rescued on Tuesday, and four bodies had been recovered – although their nationalities are unknown.

“Survivors are being provided with necessary medical care,” he said in a statement on Facebook.

The 34-metre-long tourist boat Sea Story sank on Monday south of the Egyptian coastal town of Marsa Alam.

Among the foreign nationals on board were those from the UK, Ireland, US, Germany, Poland, Belgium, Switzerland, Finland, China, Slovakia and Spain.

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The Israeli Cabinet on Tuesday evening approved the ceasefire deal brokered by the US in Lebanon.

The ceasefire agreement will go into effect at 4:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning, according to US President Joe Biden.

The Prime Minister’s Office stated, “The Security Cabinet, this evening (Tuesday, 26 November 2024), in a 10-1 vote, approved the US proposal for a ceasefire arrangement in Lebanon. Israel appreciates the US contribution to the process, and maintains its right to act against any threat to its security.”

“Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this evening (Tuesday, 26 November 2024), spoke to US President Joe Biden and thanked him for the US involvement in achieving the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon and for the understanding that Israel maintains freedom of action in enforcing it,” the PMO said.

This evening, Netanyahu addressed the nation about the ceasefire. “I promised victory and we will achieve victory. We will complete the elimination of Hamas, the return of all our hostages and the return of the residents of the north,” he said.

As diplomatic initiatives for an arrangement with Lebanon continue, IDF forces are maintaining their systematic sweep operations across southern Lebanon, conducting searches for terrorist infrastructure, weapons caches, and rocket launching sites in the region’s complex urban and mountainous terrain – areas previously used to launch attacks against northern Israeli communities. The forces have located and neutralized dozens of weapons deposits and enemy installations in the Salukie region and Litani River area, a location that has emerged as a crucial battlefield in the confrontation with Hezbollah.

In the Salukie sector, the Commando Brigade task force conducted raids targeting terrorist infrastructure. The operation resulted in the seizure of hundreds of weapons, the discovery of dozens of underground facilities, and the location of multiple rocket launchers positioned for immediate use.

An op-ed published by the Wall Street Journal editorial board titled “The UN’s anti-Israel ‘genocide’ purge” claims the United Nations’ decision not to renew Alice Wairimu Nderitu’s contract as Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide stems directly from her refusal to characterize Israel’s military campaign in Gaza as genocide.

“The United Nations long ago lost credibility as a moral arbiter, but its assault on Israel is hitting a new low,” the op-ed began.
The editorial board quotes her UN biography, which describes her as a “recognized voice in the field of peacebuilding and violence prevention.” She has served since 2020 and is being dismissed “because she has stood firm in her belief that Israel’s war with Hamas isn’t genocide.” They note that her position has put her at odds with “the anti-Israel cabal at the UN.”

Nderitu’s office previously issued guidance in 2022 stressing that UN officials should “Adhere to the correct usage” of the term genocide, warning against “its frequent misuse in referring to large scale, grave crimes committed against particular populations.”

In defending Nderitu’s position, the WSJ editorial board emphasizes the legal requirements for classifying violence as genocide. “As a legal matter, establishing a pattern of violence as a genocide requires demonstrating intent,” they write. “Israel’s campaign of self-defense doesn’t qualify. The war against Hamas has had many deaths, but Israel’s strategy is intended to dismantle a terrorist regime, not eliminate an ethnic group.” The board adds that “The Jewish state has gone to great lengths to minimize Palestinian civilian casualties, even as Hamas uses civilians as shields so their deaths can be used as propaganda.” But, “That’s not what the anti-Israel cabal at the UN want to hear.”

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu announced plans to present a ceasefire framework to the cabinet on Monday night, marking a potential pause in the conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Netanyahu stressed that the ceasefire’s success would depend on Hezbollah’s compliance, warning that any violations would be met with decisive military action.

In a address, Netanyahu assured the Israeli public that the ceasefire agreement, developed in coordination with the United States, would not restrict Israel’s ability to defend itself. “If Hezbollah violates the agreement or attempts to rearm, we will strike,” he declared. “If it tries to rebuild terror infrastructure near the border, we will strike. If it fires a rocket, digs a tunnel, or brings in a truck carrying missiles—we will strike.”

The prime minister drew parallels to the ceasefire early on in the war in Gaza, which was implemented to facilitate the release of Israeli captives. Critics had claimed that agreeing to a pause would hinder Israel’s ability to resume operations, but Netanyahu noted that Israel had proven its resolve by resuming intense military action when necessary.

Netanyahu outlined three primary reasons for pursuing a ceasefire with Hezbollah at this time:

Addressing the Iranian Threat: While details were scarce, Netanyahu indicated that focusing on Iran’s influence in the region was a key factor.
Replenishing Military Resources: Acknowledging delays in the supply of weapons and munitions, Netanyahu said that these issues were being resolved and that Israel would soon acquire advanced weaponry to enhance its military capabilities.
Isolating Hamas: Netanyahu asserted that a ceasefire in Lebanon would neutralize Hezbollah as a threat, leaving Hamas without the anticipated support from Lebanon. “With Hezbollah out of the equation, Hamas stands alone,” he said, adding that this would increase pressure on the Gaza-based group and support efforts to free Israeli captives.
Addressing skepticism about the ceasefire, Netanyahu highlighted Israel’s recent military achievements, including ground operations in Gaza and strikes in Lebanon. “Many doubted we’d attack Lebanon—but we did, with overwhelming power and sophistication that stunned the world,” he said, urging citizens to trust in the government’s commitment to victory.

Netanyahu concluded his address by reaffirming his government’s resolve to enforce the ceasefire and rebuild northern Israel. “A good agreement is one that is enforced—and we will enforce it,” he said. “With God’s help, we will strengthen our security, rejuvenate the north, and continue together until victory.”

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