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Will the ceasefire in Lebanon hold?
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Lebanon and Israel are holding direct talks after a ceasefire was announced following meetings in Washington, DC. Israel agreed to a 10-day pause in attacks but has refused to withdraw its troops from the south. The talks are hindered by the Iran-aligned armed group Hezbollah, with Israel demanding its dismantling and Hezbollah refusing to lay down its weapons. A lasting peace agreement remains uncertain.