What’s been happening during the Lebanon ceasefire?
Trump has extended the Lebanon ceasefire by 3 weeks. But Israel has been accused of using the truce to further its war.

Trump has extended the Lebanon ceasefire by 3 weeks. But Israel has been accused of using the truce to further its war.









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