Defiance in Beirut's Hezbollah stronghold during fragile ceasefire
Lebanon and Israel have agreed to a fragile ceasefire that includes the establishment of security zones in Lebanon. The agreement is dependent on Hezbollah ceasing all attacks, as the group is designated a terrorist organization by several countries. Despite the ceasefire, tensions remain high following recent rocket fire and airstrikes resulting in casualties on both sides.
- ▪Lebanon and Israel have agreed to renew a fragile ceasefire.
- ▪The agreement includes the creation of security zones in Lebanon where Hezbollah operatives would be banned.
- ▪Hezbollah is designated as a terrorist organization by Israel, the UK, and the US.
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Defiance in Beirut's Hezbollah stronghold during fragile ceasefireLebanon and Israel have agreed to renew a fragile ceasefire and create "pilot" security zones inside Lebanon in which Hezbollah operatives would be banned, a statement released by the US state department said.The agreement is contingent on "a complete cessation" of attacks by the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah, among other conditions. Hezbollah is designated as a terrorist organisation by Israel and many other countries, including the UK and US.The deal was announced on Wednesday, after Lebanon and Hezbollah fired rockets into northern Israel and Israeli strikes killed at least nine people in southern Lebanon.
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