Israel’s Cease-Fire in Gaza Overcomes Snag but Appears Fragile in Lebanon

Israel’s Cease-Fire in Gaza Overcomes Snag but Appears Fragile in Lebanon

Israel and Hamas reached a deal to resolve a disagreement over the exchange of a female civilian hostage that had threatened to derail the truce. Lebanon, however, saw the deadliest day since Israel’s truce with Hezbollah took effect.

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