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Lebanon celebrates as 10-day ceasefires starts; Trump says Iran deal close
Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon reached 2,196 on Thursday as 10-day ceasefire announced.
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Can historic Israel-Lebanon talks lead to ceasefire?
Israel and Lebanon leaders set for historic talks after 34 years of silence, aiming to ease tensions amid ongoing conflict.
Ceasefire in Lebanon ‘as important’ as in Iran, Ghalibaf says
Tehran ‘striving’ to compel US and Israel to permanent ceasefire in all conflict zones, Iranian parliament speaker says.
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