Leaders urge for restraint as 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes effect
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Hezbollah acknowledged the 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire but did not commit to abiding by it.
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Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, acknowledged the 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. However, the group did not state whether it would abide by the agreement. Hezbollah also urged people displaced by fighting in Lebanon to refrain from returning home. This stance introduces uncertainty regarding the ceasefire's effectiveness and the safety of returning civilians. The group's acknowledgment without commitment could complicate efforts to maintain peace during the agreed-upon period.
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