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Defiance in Beirut's Hezbollah stronghold during fragile ceasefire

Defiance in Beirut's Hezbollah stronghold during fragile ceasefire

Summary

Lebanon and Israel have agreed to renew a fragile ceasefire that includes creating special security zones in Lebanon where Hezbollah militants are not allowed. This deal depends on Hezbollah stopping all attacks, following recent rocket fire from Lebanon and Israeli strikes that caused deaths and injuries.

Key Facts

  • Lebanon and Israel agreed to renew a fragile ceasefire.
  • The agreement includes "pilot" security zones in Lebanon banning Hezbollah operatives.
  • Hezbollah is an armed group backed by Iran and is designated a terrorist organization by Israel, the US, and the UK.
  • Recent exchanges involved rocket fire from Lebanon into northern Israel and Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon.
  • Israeli strikes have continued, causing casualties in Lebanon.
  • The ceasefire depends on Hezbollah fully stopping attacks.
  • The situation remains tense and unstable in Hezbollah’s stronghold in Beirut’s Dahieh district.
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