Middle East : What to expect from the truce between Lebanon and Israel ?

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Middle East : What to expect from the truce between Lebanon and Israel ? Middle East

Issued on: 18/04/2026 - 12:27Modified: 18/04/2026 - 12:27

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The United States and Israel announced on Thursday evening that a ceasefire agreement had been reached in Washington between Lebanon and Israel, following historic direct talks between the two countries. Dany Moudallal, a journalist at the Lebanese daily L’Orient-Le Jour, spoke to France 24 to analyse the stakes surrounding this fragile truce announcement.

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• Middle East

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