How will ceasefires in Gaza, Lebanon impact Hamas and Hezbollah?
The most likely impact of the two ceasefires is for all parties to avoid returning to war. The risk of one blown ceasefire leading to another will weigh heavily on their minds.
Hezbollah Chief Says Gaza Ceasefire Deal Shows 'Persistence of Resistance' Against Israel
CAIRO (Reuters) - Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem congratulated Palestinians on Saturday over the Gaza ceasefire deal, saying in a speech that it proved the "persistence of resistance" against Israel. The remarks were the first in public by the leader of the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group since Israel and Hamas reached the accord on Wednesday.
Three Israeli hostages released by Hamas as ceasefire in 15-month-long war in Gaza begins
A truce in the brutal war that began with the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks trades 3 Israeli hostages for 100 Palestinian prisoners. No American is on the list.
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Live updates: Three Israelis released to Red Cross as Gaza ceasefire begins
Three Israeli hostages and 90 Palestinian prisoners were expected to be released Sunday as the ceasefire in Gaza appeared to hold.
Hamas Armed Wing Says Abiding by Gaza Ceasefire Deal, Success Hinges on Israeli Commitment
Hamas' armed wing said the group would abide by a ceasefire agreement that came into force in Gaza on Sunday but that any possible Israeli violations would endanger the process and put the lives of hostages at risk.
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Joe Biden Confuses Hezbollah for Hamas in Ceasefire Remarks
President Joe Biden confused Palestinian militant group Hamas with Hezbollah while announcing a ceasefire to the Israel-Hamas ...
At UN, Israel accuses Hezbollah of trying to rebuild with Iran's help
Lebanon's Hezbollah is trying "to regain strength and rearm with the assistance of Iran," Israel's U.N. ambassador told the ...
IDF says it hit Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after truce mechanism failed to address threats
Israeli war planes struck Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, the Israel Defense Force said early Monday, as it accused the truce ...
Lebanon Turns a Political Page as Hezbollah’s Hold Is Weakened
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Hezbollah lawmaker says Lebanese opponents are working to exclude the group
Senior Hezbollah lawmaker Mohammed Raad said on Monday the Iran-backed group's opponents were seeking its fragmentation and ...
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Hamas ready for truce, IDF fires at Lebanese, Hezbollah, returning to southern Lebanon
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The fragile Israel-Hezbollah truce is holding so far, despite violations
Hezbollah has threatened to resume fighting if Israel does not fully withdraw its forces by the 60-day deadline.
Lebanon's new president strikes a nationalistic tone amid regional shifts, further weakening of Hezbollah
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Why Israel can’t just ‘cut the head off’ of Hamas or Hezbollah
The Israeli military’s pursuit of 'total victory' in Gaza and Lebanon will instead guaran­tee the survival of Hamas and ...