World丨Cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah welcomed

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A cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon-based group Hezbollah came into effect on Wednesday after weeks of arduous negotiations, raising hopes that the temporary halt in fighting could pave the way for permanent peace.    The development was widely welcomed by world leaders, officials, and aid groups, but with guarded optimism.    International humanitarian organizations urged all parties to sustain the momentum in hopes of also reaching an end to the ongoing fighting in Gaza. ▲ People watch television in Beirut as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces a cease-fire on Tuesday. Ed Ram/GETTY IMAGES    In a joint statement by US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron, they said Israel and Lebanon "have accepted a cessation of hostilities" and "will create the conditions to restore lasting calm".    They said this would allow residents of both countries to return safely to their homes on both sides of the Blue Line separating Israel and Lebanon, as ………………………………