Beirut/Jerusalem — After 13 months of escalating hostilities, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a US-brokered ceasefire that promises a temporary halt to the bloodshed. The truce, announced by US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron, is set to take...
Israel and Lebanon Agree to US-Backed Ceasefire, Ending 13-Month Border Conflict
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