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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alex Croft

Israel ‘violates ceasefire’ within hours of historic truce, claims Lebanon

  • The Lebanese army reported multiple Israeli violations of a ceasefire that began at midnight, hours after Donald Trump praised the "historic" truce.
  • Intermittent shelling was reported in several villages in southern Lebanon, prompting the army to advise citizens against returning to the area.
  • The 10-day ceasefire followed weeks of intense conflict, including Israeli bombardment and a ground invasion in southern Lebanon, and attacks by Hezbollah on northern Israel.
  • Trump expressed optimism about the truce on Truth Social, hoping it could lead to an extended ceasefire involving Iran, the US, and Israel.
  • Hezbollah insisted the truce must cover all Lebanese territory and restrict Israeli movement, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated it does not entail withdrawing Israeli forces from southern Lebanon.

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