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Breaking: Israel and Lebanon say they agree to ceasefire
Key takeaways
- Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following Israeli strikes.
- Lebanon and Israel have agreed to the implementation of a ceasefire, according to a joint statement with the United States.
- The ceasefire is contingent on a complete cessation of fire from the Iran-aligned Hezbollah militia, who were not present at the peace negotiations.
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Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following Israeli strikes. (Reuters: Stringer)
Lebanon and Israel have agreed to the implementation of a ceasefire, according to a joint statement with the United States.
The ceasefire is contingent on a complete cessation of fire from the Iran-aligned Hezbollah militia, who were not present at the peace negotiations.
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