Israel launched an offensive in Lebanon in mid-September following months of tit-for-tat border attacks sparked by Hamas' Oct. 7 attack.

Facing some opposition to the deal from within his coalition government, Netanyahu said the ceasefire would allow Israel to focus on threat from Iran, give the army a rest and replenish depleted arms supplies. "We will enforce the agreement and respond forcefully to any violation. Together, we will continue until victory," Netanyahu said.