Israel and Hezbollah Reach Ceasefire After 14 Months of Conflict

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Israel and Hezbollah Reach Ceasefire After 14 Months of Conflict
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Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a US-backed ceasefire to end over a year of conflict with Hezbollah, effective from 4 a.m. local time Wednesday. The deal aims to implement UN resolution 1701, with the Lebanese army taking control of southern Lebanon. President Biden announced the agreement, emphasizing Israel's right to self-defense if the ceasefire is violated. The US hopes this truce will pave the way for a ceasefire in Gaza, where the conflict with Hamas continues.

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