What to Know About the Israel-Lebanon Cease-Fire
The pause in fighting would remove a major hindrance to the U.S.-Iran peace talks, if it holds.
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In northern Israel, relief at the cease-fire is overshadowed by unease.
Residents are wary that the truce may offer only a temporary reprieve after weeks of rocket fire by Hezbollah.
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