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Kiryat Shmona Protests Hezbollah Ceasefire Amid Resumed Hospital Operations

4/21/2026

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Kiryat Shmona Protests

Residents of Kiryat Shmona protested against a Hezbollah ceasefire on April 19, 2026.
The municipality organized a strike that closed schools and non-essential services.
Education Minister Yoav Kisch condemned the involvement of schools in the protest.
Mayor Avichai Stern said the population fell from 24,500 to 18,600 since 1969.
Hospitals in northern Israel began resuming normal operations under a shaky truce, while concerns about future violence remain.

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Trump Announces Ceasefire

A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon began on April 17, 2026, amid peace talks involving the United States and Iran.
The ceasefire aims to alleviate violence, with more than 2,100 fatalities reported in Lebanon since early March.
Hezbollah has not confirmed its acceptance of the truce.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire after direct talks in Washington between Lebanese and Israeli officials.

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Kiryat Shmona Protests

Residents of Kiryat Shmona protested against a Hezbollah ceasefire on April 19, 2026.
The municipality organized a strike that closed schools and non-essential services.
Education Minister Yoav Kisch condemned the involvement of schools in the protest.
Mayor Avichai Stern said the population fell from 24,500 to 18,600 since 1969.
Hospitals in northern Israel began resuming normal operations under a shaky truce, while concerns about future violence remain.

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