The First Hours of an Uncertain Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire
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Despite ongoing tensions, Lebanese displaced residents are determined to return home, undeterred by warnings and the risk of unexploded ordnance, highlighting the pull of home.
The terms of the ceasefire, brokered by the US and France, suggest a potential for a lasting peace, yet numerous risks exist on both sides of the Israel-Lebanon frontier.
UN Security Council Resolution 1701 establishes key conditions for cessation of hostilities, yet practical implementation remains a major challenge given the clandestine nature of Hezbollah.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's stance indicates ongoing military readiness to engage Hezbollah, emphasizing the fragile nature of the current peace and the complexities of verification.
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