Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire, Hegseth On Blockade, Trump Nominates New CDC Director
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has taken effect, brokered by President Trump after separate calls with leaders of both countries. However, the deal is fragile: Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militia that initiated the conflict in March, was not part of the negotiations and h
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