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President Trump announces a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, following indirect talks with Iran.
Iran conditioned further diplomatic engagement with the U.S. on the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Over a million people in Lebanon—about one-fifth of the population—are displa

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