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Fragile Ceasefire Between Israel and Hezbollah Shaken by Accusations of Violations
Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah under strain as both sides accuse each other of violations. Tensions rise despite hopes for peace as the truce continues for 60 days.
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by News Desk
2024-11-28
Fragile Ceasefire Between Israel and Hezbollah Shaken by Accusations of Violations

The fragile ceasefire brokered by the United States and France between Israel and Hezbollah, aimed at halting over a year of fighting, was already under strain on Thursday as both sides accused each other of violating the agreement.

Israel's military confirmed that its air force targeted a Hezbollah facility in southern Lebanon, which was reportedly used to store mid-range rockets. This action came just one day after the ceasefire went into effect on Wednesday, as both sides agreed to a 60-day truce in hopes of achieving a permanent cessation of hostilities. In addition to the airstrike, Israel stated it opened fire on vehicles arriving in several areas of the southern zone, claiming they were in breach of the truce.

Hezbollah, on the other hand, swiftly condemned Israel's actions. Lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah accused Israel of attacking individuals returning to border villages, further asserting that the attacks were violations of the ceasefire.

The exchange of accusations highlighted the fragility of the truce, which aims to end hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, while also running parallel to the ongoing Gaza war. Despite the hopes for peace, these early violations underscore the difficulty of maintaining such a fragile agreement.

The ceasefire, set to last 60 days, is seen as a crucial step towards resolving one of the region's most prolonged conflicts. However, the persistent accusations from both sides suggest that reaching a lasting peace will require overcoming significant challenges.
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