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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Dan Haygarth

Israel’s 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon goes into effect

  • A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has officially begun.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed a 10-day truce, aiming to pause hostilities with Hezbollah and potentially advance broader peace efforts involving Iran and the United States.
  • Lebanese President Joseph Aoun welcomed the agreement, which Donald Trump announced as a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
  • The conflict primarily involves Israel and Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants operating within Lebanon, rather than direct fighting between the two nations.
  • Hezbollah stipulated that any truce must encompass all Lebanese territory and prevent Israeli freedom of movement, while Netanyahu expressed optimism for a "historic peace agreement."

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