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Israel Signals a Ceasefire With Hezbollah
But Israel’s conflict with Iran is far from over.
“Israeli security cabinet approves ceasefire deal in Lebanon, official says,” reported Antoinette Radford, Aditi Sangal, and Maureen Chowdhury for CNN today. “The Israeli security cabinet has voted in favor of a ceasefire deal to end the fighting with militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon, an Israeli official told CNN. The proposal aims to achieve a 60-day cessation of hostilities with Hezbollah that could form the basis of a lasting truce.”
It was welcome Thanksgiving Day news for a world made weary by violence, chaos, and war.
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October 7, 2024, marked one year since terrorists breached Israel’s borders, killing over 1,200 innocent people, kidnapping 200 hostages — including several Americans still in captivity — and committing countless other unspeakable atrocities.
Since October 7, Israel has been engaged in a counteroffensive operation against Hamas, Hezbollah, and, most of all, the ultimate…