Israel, Lebanon agree to renew fragile ceasefire
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to renew a ceasefire and establish security zones to exclude Hezbollah militants from southern regions. The agreement is part of ongoing U.S.-mediated efforts to stabilize the region despite complex geopolitical tensions involving Iran.
Why it matters
The fragile agreement represents a significant diplomatic effort to prevent further escalation in the Middle East and manage the influence of non-state actors.
A worker removes rubble from the site of a destroyed apartment block that was hit by an Israeli airstrike in Beirut, Lebanon on Thursday. Hussein Malla/The Associated Press
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