Lebanon ceasefire largely holds but fears persist it may collapse

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Lebanon ceasefire largely holds but fears persist it may collapse

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A ceasefire in Lebanon largely held after months of conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, marking the longest period of calm; however, fears remain that hostilities may resume, preventing displaced residents from returning home.

By Laila Bassam and Miro Mamman BEIRUT/METULA, Israel, June 22 (Reuters) - A ceasefire largely held in Lebanon on Monday as the country experienced the longest lull yet in three months of war between Hezbollah and Israel, even as fear of renewed hostilities kept displaced people from going home.

World Security Conflict Politics Lebanon Israel ceasefire Hezbollah conflict displacement Middle East hostilities

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