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Is the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire over before it began? - The Latest

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire to end hostilities as the US attempts to overcome one of the largest barriers to reaching a broader deal to end the war with Iran. Also in today’s newsletter, a one-time adviser to the UK’s former PM David Cameron leads California’s race for a new governor
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Key Points
  • Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire to end hostilities as the US attempts to overcome one of the largest barriers to reaching a broader deal to end the war with Iran. But the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire is dependent on a complete halt of fire... S1
  • Also in today’s newsletter, a one-time adviser to the UK’s former PM David Cameron leads California’s race for a new governor S2
  • The US announced an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire framework, but Hezbollah's absence leaves questions over enforcement. S3
  • Israel and the powerful Iranian-backed militant group have continued to trade attacks since an initial ceasefire deal in April. Hezbollah has not commented on the latest agreement. S4
  • Deal is made through US-brokered talks in Washington, DC, that did not include Hezbollah. Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire but say it would require a “complete cessation” of fire by Hezbollah, according to a joint statement after US-led... S5
  • The agreement comes as hostilities between Israel and Lebanese militants Hezbollah have intensified in recent weeks. It is unclear if the renewed truce will affect stalled talks between the US and Iran. DW has more. S6
  • Joint agreement announced by the US state department calls for Hizbollah to stop all attacks S7
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