QtrendsIsrael and Lebanon agree to renewed ceasefire
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to renew a ceasefire deal that requires Hezbollah to halt attacks. The agreement removes a major obstacle in ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran, which the Trump administration has been pursuing. The renewed ceasefire depends on the cooperation of the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia. The development comes as Washington seeks to finalize a broader nuclear deal with Tehran.
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Israel, Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire
(China Daily)
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