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Israel and Lebanon Begin 10-Day Ceasefire Amid Hopes for Broader Peace

A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took effect on Friday, mediated by the United States, with President Trump describing it as a potentially historic day. Celebrations erupted in Lebanon as displaced residents returned home, though the Lebanese army reported several violations by Israel.

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A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took effect on Friday, following mediation by the United States. Multiple sources confirmed the truce held initially, with celebrations across Lebanon including gunfire and car horns in Beirut's southern suburbs.

Iran's foreign ministry welcomed the ceasefire.

The Lebanese army accused Israel of committing a number of violations shortly after the ceasefire began.

In southern Lebanon, some returning residents expressed caution, with one man in Nabatieh stating he would leave again due to the destruction. Al Jazeera reported that key doubts remain over whether the ceasefire will hold, with families returning but uncertainty persisting.

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Rewrite shows mild valence skew in emphasizing Lebanese caution and violations while framing the ceasefire with hopeful optimism, inheriting a subtle pro-peace narrative from sources.

Valence skew: Positive hopes contrast with negative caution on one side

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The 10-day ceasefire, mediated by US leadership, marks a vital de-escalation step, enabling displaced families to return home and paving the way for lasting regional peace.

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