UN chief sees Lebanon ceasefire as first ray of hope in Mideast conflict

Deccan Herald

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Key provisions include Hezbollah withdrawing its fighters north of the Litani River and Israel gradually pulling back its forces from southern Lebanon.
Newsweek
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A cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon-based group Hezbollah came into effect on Wednesday after weeks of arduous negotiations, raising hopes that the temporary halt in fighting could pave the way for permanent peace.
China Daily
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The ceasefire comes from a U.S. proposal that the two groups stop the violence between them that began 13 months ago.
The Gazette
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The complex agreement will allow Israel to continue to strike targets in Lebanon that it deems a direct security threat and will largely depend on Benjamin Netanyahu’s sense of restraint to endure.
Guardian

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