Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement after US-brokered talks

According to the BBC, Israel and Lebanon have signed a framework agreement following talks brokered by the United States. But there's a significant caveat: Hezbollah, the powerful Lebanese militant organization, was not part of the negotiations. History suggests reason for caution. Previous ceasefires between the two countries have regularly been violated, with near-daily cross-border strikes continuing despite formal agreements.

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