Israel’s Cease-Fire in Gaza Overcomes Snag but Appears Fragile in Lebanon
Israeli forces killed at least 22 people and injured dozens more in southern Lebanon on Sunday, Lebanese officials said, in the deadliest day since Israel’s truce with Hezbollah took effect. In Gaza,
Live briefing: IDF opens fire in Lebanon and Gaza as ceasefire deadlines pass
Israeli troops fired on people trying to return home to southern Lebanon and delayed a return home for northern Gaza residents. Israel blamed Hezbollah and Hamas.
Israel, Lebanon Extend Ceasefire as Gaza Hostage Obstacle Clears
Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire until Feb. 18 to give Israeli troops more time to withdraw, the Trump administration said Sunday, while a Gaza dispute with Hamas over a hostage was resolved.
Gaza and Lebanon Truces Are Fragile, but All Sides May Keep Them Going
Bloodshed over the weekend highlighted the brittleness of the cease-fires in both places. Still, Israel, Hamas and Hezbollah each have reasons to postpone a new escalation, at least for a few weeks.
Middle East latest: Ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon appear at risk with disputes over deadlines
Ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon appeared at risk on Sunday as disputes continued over key deadlines, and local health officials said that Israeli forces opened fire on both fronts. In Gaza, Israel accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire there by changing the order of hostages it has released.
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