US releases details of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, Israel preserves right to self-defense
Both countries also recognize that Hezbollah’s activity “must be curtailed,” as Lebanon’s security forces are the only ones authorized to bear arms.
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Pakistan continues to insist Lebanon part of current Mideast ceasefire deal even as US, Israel deny
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Lebanon's Aoun refused direct talks with Netanyahu before Trump announced truce
"It seems a ceasefire in Lebanon is getting closer," the source told The Jerusalem Post, adding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump talked on Thursday.
