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Israel Lebanon Ceasefire Begins Today
Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Israeli and Lebanese leaders agreed to the ceasefire.
The ceasefire starts at 5 p.m. (2100 GMT) on Thursday.
Israeli forces will not leave southern Lebanon during the ceasefire. The ceasefire came as Israel and Hezbollah were fighting. Hezbollah is a militant group backed by Iran.
Klear Note — Hezbollah is a militant group based in Lebanon. Iran provides money and weapons to Hezbollah. Israel and Hezbollah have fought many times over decades.
Key Terms 2
- ceasefire
- an agreement to stop fighting for a set time
- Hezbollah
- an armed group in Lebanon, supported by Iran