US officials have announced that a ceasefire is in effect between Israel and Hezbollah. President Donald Trump claimed he had asked Israel for the ceasefire. However, it seems to be more on paper than reality: attacks and retaliation from both sides continued to flare following its theoretical coming into force on Friday afternoon local time. Details from the ground by FRANCE 24 correspondents in Jerusalem and Beirut, Noga Tarnopolski and Renée Davis.
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Hezbollah-Israel flare-up in Lebanon despite ceasefire announced by the USA
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A ceasefire announced by the US between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has not appeared to stop the violence, with both sides continuing to exchange attacks. Despite President Donald Trump's claim that he requested the ceasefire, fighting has persisted. The situation on the ground remains tense, with correspondents in Jerusalem and Beirut reporting ongoing clashes.