Mixed reactions in Lebanon and Israel over Iran-US ceasefire

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The United States and Iran clinched an initial ceasefire agreement Monday that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the accord faces steep hurdles, chief among them, whether Israel will halt its offensive in Lebanon. In Beirut, skepticism abounds. Some doubt the deal will stop the destruction ravaging their country. Meanwhile, in Israel, a segment of the population wants the war to continue. The agreement signals progress on one front while leaving the broader conflict unresolved.