Hopes of Lebanon Cease-Fire Falter as Israel and Hezbollah Fight On

Hopes for a cease-fire in Lebanon are faltering as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues. A US-brokered agreement requires Hezbollah to stop firing first, but the group has rejected this condition. Hezbollah, which is backed by Iran, views the condition as a virtual surrender, and is not party to the talks. The group's refusal to accept the terms has hindered efforts to bring an end to the conflict.

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