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Kiryat Shmona Residents Protest Netanyahu's Hezbollah Ceasefire Decision

4/19/2026

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Residents of Kiryat Shmona protested against a ceasefire with Hezbollah after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced hostilities cessation.
Mayor Avichai Stern called the ceasefire a "false quiet" that offers no security solutions for residents.
The municipality organized transportation for protesters.
Israel's military operations intensified against Hezbollah since March 2.
The city has seen a population decline and awaits promised government support for recovery and development.

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Residents of Kiryat Shmona protested against a ceasefire with Hezbollah after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced hostilities cessation.
Mayor Avichai Stern called the ceasefire a "false quiet" that offers no security solutions for residents.
The municipality organized transportation for protesters.
Israel's military operations intensified against Hezbollah since March 2.
The city has seen a population decline and awaits promised government support for recovery and development.