Israel, Lebanon Agree to Cease-Fire Renewal Amid US Mediation

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Israel, Lebanon Agree to Cease-Fire Renewal Amid US Mediation

Israel and Lebanon have reached an agreement to renew a cease-fire, following mediated discussions in Washington D.C. on Wednesday.


The accord's efficacy is contingent upon the full cooperation of Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militia operating in the region.


Sources indicate that the cease-fire agreement specifically requires a complete cessation of fire from Hezbollah positions and the subsequent evacuation of all Hezbollah operatives from the South Litani sector.


The U.S. played a pivotal role in mediating these talks, aiming to de-escalate tensions and establish a sustainable period of calm between the two neighboring states.


Israel, Lebanon Agree to Cease-Fire Renewal Amid US Mediation
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