On December 2, reporters learned that the Speaker of the Lebanese National Assembly, Nabih Berri, accused Israel of violating the agreement, stating that since the ceasefire agreement came into effect, Israel has violated the agreement more than 52 times. Nabih Berri said, "This is a blatant violation of the agreement, and it cannot continue." The office of the Israeli Prime Minister announced on the 26th that the Israeli Security Cabinet approved the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon. The ceasefire agreement officially came into effect at 4 AM local time on the 27th.