Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire
- Israel and Lebanon agreed to a conditional ceasefire involving a complete halt of attacks by Iran-backed Hezbollah and the withdrawal of Hezbollah operatives from southern Lebanon, with the Lebanese Armed Forces taking exclusive control of security zones there.
- The ceasefire is part of U.S.-mediated negotiations aiming to advance broader peace talks involving Iran, with hopes that it will facilitate Iran's re-engagement, though Hezbollah was not involved in the talks.
- The conflict has caused massive casualties, including thousands killed and significant displacement in Lebanon, with prior ceasefires failing to fully end hostilities and some recent fighting resulting in casualties.
- The ceasefire raised optimism for easing regional tensions affecting global energy markets and inflation, but concerns remain as Israeli military actions continue and enforcement of the ceasefire and broader peace remain uncertain.
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In pilot zones, the Lebanese army is supposed to take control of southern Lebanon, but Israeli experts are skeptical as to whether this will succeed. In Israel, a majority is in favour of expanding the fighting.
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire – again. Donald Trump says they are close to a deal with Iran – again. With all the back and forth, the question is: how close are we to lasting peace?
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