Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia has formally welcomed the recently brokered ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, expressing hope that the temporary truce will evolve into a lasting peace agreement, the Foreign Ministry confirmed.Ministry spokesperson Vahd Nabyl A. Mulachela stated that Indonesia is closely monitoring diplomatic developments following the cessation of hostilities. “Indonesia hopes that the negotiation will produce a permanent ceasefire,” Mulachela told ANTARA on Saturday. The ministry emphasized the need for urgent, concrete measures to prevent further loss of life and to address the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in the region. Indonesia appealed to all combatants to adhere strictly to international law, specifically international humanitarian law, and to prioritize the safety of non-combatants.”Indonesia stressed that all parties must exercise maximum restraint and respect national sovereignty,” Mulachela remarked.The breakthrough came after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, which took effect on Thursday, April 16, at 9 p.m. GMT. The agreement followed intensive U.S.-mediated negotiations between Lebanese and Israeli delegates in Washington, D.C., earlier that week.While United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the truce as a significant step toward regional stability, he pointedly urged the Lebanese movement Hezbollah to strictly adhere to the terms of the agreement.In Lebanon, the political wing of Hezbollah offered a more measured response.Hassan Fadlallah, a Hezbollah representative in the Lebanese parliament, stated that the 10-day pause represents only an initial step toward Lebanon's complete liberation and the core objectives of Hezbollah.Fadlallah noted that while Hezbollah supports the current ceasefire, the group remains committed to several long-term demands, including a total cessation of hostilities, a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory, the right of displaced residents to return home, the release of prisoners, and comprehensive reconstruction efforts.