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A handout image released on October 3, 2024 by the Israeli army says to show members of the Israeli army taking part in an operation in southern Lebanon.
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UNIFIL urges the swift withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon per last month’s ceasefire agreement

The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL) issued a statement on Thursday urging for a prompt withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon, referencing what it described as Israeli breaches of a ceasefire agreement established on November 27 with the Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. Israel and Hezbollah had previously reached a U.S.-mediated 60-day ceasefire, which stipulates a gradual withdrawal of Israeli military presence … Continue reading UNIFIL urges the swift withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon per last month’s ceasefire agreement

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Israel and Hezbollah ceasefire: A persistent conflict or a potential pathway to enduring peace?

At 4:00 AM local time on November 27, a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was officially initiated. This pivotal development was facilitated by the mediation efforts of the United States and France, which crafted and proposed a plan for conflict resolution. The agreement includes detailed measures aimed at stabilizing southern Lebanon, where fierce confrontations had been occurring between the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the … Continue reading Israel and Hezbollah ceasefire: A persistent conflict or a potential pathway to enduring peace?

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Lebanon’s ceasefire expands the Hezbollah-free zone and clarifies the UN resolution’s terms

A ceasefire agreement reached between Lebanon and Israel broadens the designated area that is expected to be free from Hezbollah‘s arms and clarifies the authority of Lebanese security forces to carry weapons. This agreement features more precise language than previous U.N. resolutions, which analysts and diplomats suggest may put Hezbollah in a difficult position. The Lebanese cabinet released the deal on Wednesday, which spans just … Continue reading Lebanon’s ceasefire expands the Hezbollah-free zone and clarifies the UN resolution’s terms

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