A U.S. and French-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah held firm on Wednesday, marking a rare diplomatic success in a region beset by prolonged conflict. Lebanon's army began preparations to secure the ceasefire by deploying to southern regions heavily bombarded during the fighting while urging displaced residents to delay returning to border villages until Israeli forces complete their withdrawal. President Joe Biden hailed the deal as a move toward lasting peace, emphasizing its intent to prevent future threats from Hezbollah.
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00:02US and French brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah held firm on Wednesday,
00:07marking a rare diplomatic success in a region beset by prolonged conflict.
00:12Lebanon's army began preparations to secure the ceasefire by deploying the southern regions
00:16heavily bombarded during the fighting, while urging displaced residents to delay returning
00:21to the border villages until Israel forces complete their withdrawal.
00:25President Joe Biden hailed the deal as a move towards lasting peace,
00:29emphasizing its intent to prevent future threats from Hezbollah.