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Ceasefire Brings Temporary Calm to War-Torn Southern Lebanon. A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has taken effect in Lebanon, ending over 14 months of conflict. The truce, brokered by Israel, France, and the US, began early Wednesday morning with President Joe Biden calling it a step toward a "permanent cessation of hostilities”. However, both sides launched attacks shortly before the deadline. Israel issued evacuation orders in parts of Beirut and carried out strikes, while Hezbollah sent drones into Israel. Shortly after the ceasefire began, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) warned southern Lebanon residents to stay away from evacuated areas, promising updates on when it would be safe to return. Despite the warnings, many were seen heading back with personal belongings. The war, Lebanon’s deadliest in decades, has claimed over 3,800 lives and intensified with Israel’s ground invasion in late September.
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