According to France 24, a US-Iran deal aimed at ending the wider regional conflict has brought a temporary lull to fighting in southern Lebanon. But the ceasefire comes with significant uncertainty. Local authorities are warning displaced residents not to rush home as the terms remain unclear. Meanwhile, Israel has indicated it will not withdraw its troops from the area, adding to confusion about what the deal actually means for Lebanon and the region.

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