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Lebanon and Syria Reach Ceasefire After Deadly Clashes

3/18/2025

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After two days of intense clashes that left seven Lebanese dead and 52 injured, Lebanon and Syria have reached a ceasefire agreement. Tensions escalated when Syria accused Hezbollah of kidnapping and executing three soldiers, a claim Hezbollah vehemently denied. This ceasefire seeks to bolster military cooperation and avert further violence along the border.

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After two days of intense clashes that left seven Lebanese dead and 52 injured, Lebanon and Syria have reached a ceasefire agreement. Tensions escalated when Syria accused Hezbollah of kidnapping and executing three soldiers, a claim Hezbollah vehemently denied. This ceasefire seeks to bolster military cooperation and avert further violence along the border.